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The foreign financial services provider regime introduces three new exemptions and mandatory ASIC notification requirements, commencing April 8, 2027. Firms providing services that touch Australia—even offshore—face timing risks as existing relief expires March 31, 2027. Understanding eligibility pathways and operational readiness for the transition window is now critical for foreign financial services providers.

Both APRA and ASIC have responded with discussion papers to recommendations to limit the APRA supervision exemptions.

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority becomes a 'one stop shop' for the resolution of all financial complaints.

Australian Treasury's Regulatory Initiatives Grid outlining financial services regulatory reforms for 2025 – 2026.

The High Court has refused special leave in the Goodridge case.

Increasingly, financial institutions need to assess, monitor and disclose the sustainability of their investments.

Approximately 12 months ago, the Federal Government commissioned an extensive review to examine the governance, operation, efficiency and structure of Australia’s superannuation system (known as the Cooper Review)

2013 is shaping up to be a major year for reforms and consultations in the Financial Services sector.

Link to 730 report story on the consequences of a financial adviser's companies going into liquidation.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the final prudential standards that became effective from 1 July 2010.

For insurers, expansion into Asia Pacific and becoming a regional player in the region poses particular challenges. These challenges include the fragmented and often rapidly changing regulatory environment and the increased acquisition and integration risk . . .

Obtain pre-approval of finance, so that the conveyancing process of exchanging contracts for the property is smooth.

Low Australian domestic cash rates and climbing FIRB barriers could present a golden opportunity for domestic investors.

This document outlines the requirements of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

In a key decision against an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) holder, the Federal Court of Australia has ordered the AFSL holder to pay AU$2.5 million in penalties for inadequate cybersecurity measures.

The Government plans to expand the scope of the regulatory sandbox to test a wide range of financial and credit services.

A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is an instrument that closely follows the financial settlement terms of a Contract for Difference (CFD).