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Integrity extends beyond fraud and corruption to areas such as workplace behaviour, compliance and information security.

The Australian Government has unveiled its Financial Innovation Strategy, introducing a new Financial Innovation Committee and overhauling the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox framework to better support emerging businesses testing innovative financial products. The strategy encompasses reforms across consumer data rights, digital assets, tokenised infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks designed to position Australia as a leader in financial innovation.

The Australian Government has committed to reforming Australia's AML/CTF regime, with proposed reforms set to impact digital currency exchange (DCE) providers.

The Federal Court considered the discretion to order security for costs against the lead applicants of a class action.

ANZ have created a stablecoin tied to the Australian dollar and performed a test transaction using an ERC-20 token.

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed ASIC's appeal and upheld the primary judge's decision that Finder Wallet's (Finder) product "Finder Earn" was not a "debenture" and they did not have to hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL).

The focus has returned to cryptocurrency, with Facebook's announcement of an intention to establish its Libra platform.

The Enhanced Sandbox (in its exposure draft form) will come with a number of enhancements over the Existing Sandbox.

Cyber Security Act 2024 introduces several key measures aimed at strengthening Australia's cyber security space.

Neobanks and fintech startups should be aware of the increased obligations and liabilities that these changes impose.

Treasury's September 2026 Financial Innovation Strategy highlights Australia's need for a more innovative and competitive financial system. As major reforms across AML/CTF, payments, digital assets, privacy and AI governance take effect, Australian FinTechs face a critical decision about when and how to invest in legal capability.

The industry has seen reform, proposed regulation and increased scrutiny, after unprecedented data security breaches.

The recent charges imposed on a (very) famous influencer in the US by the US Securities and Exchange Commission is informative to the current discussion and debate in Australia regarding...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has proposed major reforms to the existing card payment and surcharging regulatory landscape in Australia.

The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 (Cth) (the Bill) marks a significant step in bridging digital asset intermediaries within Australia’s financial services regime.

SAFTs and Token Warrants are valuable tools for Australian web3 startups to raise capital before the official launch.

Treasury released a Consultation Paper outlining the Government's proposed approach to regulating crypto assets.