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Regulatory

ASIC consults on foreign financial services provider changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
ASIC is consulting on changes to the foreign financial services provider (FFSP) regime, which takes effect on 8 April 2027.

APRA deputy chair defends super board tenure limits

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
APRA deputy chair David Bradbury has defended the regulator's proposed tenure limits for superannuation fund boards, saying good governance requires board renewal and fresh challenges.

Wikramanayake exits Macquarie, APRA slams 'serious' governance failure

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2026
APRA has slammed Macquarie Group's leadership on the day chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake officially bows out for "a serious failure" in complying with another capital requirement.

ASIC raises red flags on prediction markets

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
ASIC chair Sarah Court has warned retail investors to be wary of "highly speculative" prediction markets, likening them to betting.

ASIC consults on market operator financial resources requirements

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
ASIC is consulting on proposals for clearer guidance on financial resources requirements for licensed market operators in Australia.

ASIC issues 'wake-up call' to trustees on member complaints

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
The corporate regulator is calling on superannuation trustees to improve oversight of issues arising from member complaints, noting many are not doing enough to use complaints as early warning signs of broader issues.

Australia, UK partner to procure well-regulated financial markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Following its inaugural meeting in September 2025, the second UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place this week, with Australia remaining vocal about placing greater emphasis on governance and asset valuation of private markets.

ASIC proposes extending tax advice exemption for licensees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
ASIC is proposing to keep a tax advice carve-out for licensees for another five years, allowing advisers and accountants to comment on the tax implications of financial products that fall outside their AFSL, provided they give clients a written warning.

FAAA calls for tougher oversight across all MISs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has called for all managed investment schemes (MISs) to be registered with ASIC, arguing stronger regulatory visibility is needed to reduce the risk of major fund collapses and investor losses.

Dexus to pay $30m in legal bills for leaked airport data case

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026
The Supreme Court of NSW has ordered Dexus to cover close to $30 million in legal costs incurred by Melbourne Airport owner Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC) and its shareholders, after the property giant lost a court fight over claims it ...