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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Consults on Implementation of Deposit Takers Act

    By Editors | 31/07/2023

    RBNZ proposes a framework for ensuring proportionality in its approach to setting prudential requirements. The consultation also covers how compensation scheme levies are set.

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    Enforcement

    PwC Entered into Confidential Settlement with ATO in March

    By Editors | 31/07/2023

    PwC entered into a confidential settlement with the Australian Tax Office in March, though details of the settlement remain undisclosed.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bendigo Bank Blocks “High-risk” Payments to Crypto Exchanges

    By Editors | 31/07/2023

    New rules for instant payments to crypto exchanges are designed to primarily target investment scams, Bendigo Bank said.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Pledges to Implement Further Governance Improvements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2023

    ASX has pledged to, within three months, implement 16 recommendations made by Herbert Smith Freehills in its review of the group’s governance structure.

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    Consumer Complaints Reach Record High, says AFCA

    By Editors | 30/07/2023

    The rise in complaints is attributed scams, insurance claim delays, and banking disputes, AFCA said.

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    Market Infrastructure

    NZ Regulators Demand Progress on Real-Time Payment System

    By Editors | 27/07/2023

    RBNZ and the Council of Financial Regulators criticised Payments NZ’s slow progress towards a real-time payment system.

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    Enforcement

    Australia Fines Meta A$20m Over Misleading Data Usage Practices

    By Editors | 27/07/2023

    Australian Federal Court ordered Meta’s subsidiaries to pay AUD 20 million over deceptive consumer data usage, impacting over 270,000 users.

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    AML / KYC

    Australia: National Digital ID System Could Launch Within 12 Months

    By Editors | 27/07/2023

    Australia’s national digital ID system to revolutionise identity verification, streamline processes and enhance security.

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    AML / KYC

    UK and Australia Illicit Financing Co-ordination Dialogue

    By Editors | 27/07/2023

    High-level dialogue between UK and Australia reaffirms commitment to combat illicit financing and corruption.

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Lodges Court Action Against Vanguard for Alleged Greenwashing

    By Editors | 26/07/2023

    ASIC said Vanguard falsely claimed the index it used excluded issuers with significant business activities involving fossil fuels.

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