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Australian court rejects Westpac’s $25m fine

An Australian federal court has rejected A$35m ($25m) fine imposed on Westpac by the regulator for breaching lending obligations. The…

Luxembourg and Australia regulators sign fintech pact

Global regulators have inked an agreement to bolster ties in the fintech space. The Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier…

Australian digital banking startup Xinja secures credit licence

Digital bank startup Xinja has received its Australian Credit Licence (ACL) from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The…

ASIC sues CBA alleging manipulation of rate

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) over the…

Australia’s securities regulator launches data strategy

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has unveiled a new strategy that highlights  how the regulator will capture, share…

Abu Dhabi, Australia regulators sign fintech cooperation agreement

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have inked…

Japan and Australia regulators collaborate on fintech

The Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have completed a framework for collaboration in…

Australia and Hong regulators sign fintech cooperation pact

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) have inked an agreement…

Australian securities regulator to set up regtech body

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed plans to create a liaison group to encourage regulatory technology (regtech)…