Australia

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

    The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

    Enforcement

    “Pokies” Operators in the Crosshairs as AUSTRAC Targets Dirty Money

    By Nathan Lynch | 01/08/2025

    AUSTRAC has shifted its enforcement focus to the “pokies” sector, as the Australian crackdown on casinos drives dirty money into pubs and clubs, writes Nathan Lynch.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Bodies Launch Initiative to Support Climate Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    A new partnership aims to help Australian businesses prepare for upcoming mandatory climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.

    RBNZ Launches New Financial Inclusion Data Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    The RBNZ has launched a comprehensive set of indicators to measure and track access to financial services to inform future policy and address systemic barriers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Law Reform Needed to Combat 'Industrial Scale' Super Misconduct: ASIC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    ASIC has called for new laws and a collective industry response to tackle the exploitation of retirement savings.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Government Authorises Kiwibank to Raise More Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    State-owned Kiwibank has been approved to raise up to NZD 500 million to enhance its ability to compete with the big four banks.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Sues Gaming Giant Mounties Over Alleged AML Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    AUSTRAC alleges systemic non-compliance with AML/CTF laws, highlighting the risks for regulated entities that outsource their compliance programmes.

    AML / KYC

    Australia to Bring AUSTRAC, ACIC Under Intelligence Oversight Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

    New legislation introduced to Parliament will extend the remit of national security agencies to the intelligence functions of AUSTRAC and the ACIC.

    Australia Consults on Non-compete Ban Including Model for High Earners

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

    The government is seeking feedback on a wide-ranging overhaul of worker restraints, including potential new competition law penalties.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC Proposes Major Shakeup of Conflicts of Interest Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    ASIC seeks feedback on first update in 20 years, introducing broader scope, new examples and a 'roadmap' of obligations.

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