Australia

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Mulls New Rules to Protect Superannuation for Family Violence Victims

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Treasury is consulting on new powers for superannuation trustees, including the ability to override binding nominations, to prevent perpetrators receiving death benefits.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Warns of Intervention as Industry Stalls on Payments Modernisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The RBA has signalled it will take action if the industry fails to agree on modernising A2A payments, with new card payment rules also imminent.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Issues Guidance on New Powers to Compel AML Examination

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

AUSTRAC has detailed how it will use new powers to compel individuals to attend examinations and answer questions under oath.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Partners With LSEG to Modernise ASX 24 Derivatives Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The partnership will integrate LSEG's low-latency technology to enhance the resilience, performance, and capacity of Australia’s primary derivatives venue.

AML / KYC

Australia’s Federal Court Finds Two Star Execs Breached Duties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

A landmark judgment clears seven non-executive directors but finds two senior executives failed in their duties regarding money laundering risks.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Heightens Scrutiny of Private Credit Amid Global Market Stress

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 06/03/2026

The regulator is monitoring liquidity and valuation risks as problems emerge in more mature overseas markets.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.