Australia

    Capital / Liquidity

    Further Progress Made to Adopt Basel III Standards: BCBS

    By Editors | 05/10/2022

    The latest update highlights progress to implement the Basel III standards from APAC jurisdictions including Australia, Indonesia, Japan and China.

    Australia Releases Report Addressing Bank Branch Closures

    By Editors | 05/10/2022

    The report says banks need to improve communication and support provided to local communities when regional branches close or their hours are reduced.

    Australia Consults on Possible Changes to ASIC Funding Model

    By Editors | 04/10/2022

    Discussion paper asks whether there are opportunities to simplify the design, structure, and legislative framework for ASIC’s industry funding model.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Regulators Propose Measures to Address De-Banking

    By Editors | 04/10/2022

    A CFR policy paper provides four recommendations to address de‑banking of fintechs, crypto exchanges and remittance firms.

    Enforcement

    Australian Court Dismisses ASIC Lawsuit Against CBA

    By Editors | 03/10/2022

    The Federal Court ruled that ASIC failed to establish that CBA received conflicted remuneration when distributing Colonial First State’s superannuation product.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Removes CBA’s Remaining A$500m Capital Add-on

    By Editors | 03/10/2022

    The A$1bn capital add-on imposed on CBA in May 2018 was halved in November 2020, and has now been completely removed.

    AML / KYC

    US, UK, Canada, Australia Announce More Russia Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2022

    The sanctions are a response to Putin’s attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine, after holding referendums that have been denounced as illegal and coercive.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBA Expresses Concerns Over CHESS System Delays in ASX Assessment

    By Editors | 02/10/2022

    ASX recorded a “strike” against the adoption of its remuneration report, which included a A$1.2mn bonus for former CEO Dominic Stevens despite the CHESS replacement delay.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Seeks Feedback on Risk Weighting Requirements

    By Editors | 02/10/2022

    The proposed changes are designed to clarify risk weighting requirements under the RBNZ’s bank capital adequacy rules.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Zealand Consults on Regulations to Support CoFi Regime

    By Editors | 01/10/2022

    Two consultations have been issued, including an exposure draft on regulations defining prohibited volume-based sales incentives.

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