Australia

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Details Issues Under Scrutiny in Central Bank Review

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    The review will consider the RBA’s current board structure, governance, and decision-making effectiveness and transparency.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Places Interim Stop Orders on Two Property Funds

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    The orders prevent the funds from being offered or distributed to consumers until deficiencies in their TMD statements are addressed to ASIC’s satisfaction.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Reintroduces Legislation for Financial Accountability Regime

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    If the legislation passes, the FAR will apply to banks six months after commencement, and to insurance and superannuation 18 months after commencement.

    Enforcement

    Australia Tables Bill to Establish Compensation Scheme of Last Resort

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    Some in the industry have expressed concerns that the CSLR does not go far enough, as its scope does not cover managed investment schemes.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australian Federal Police Forms Cryptocurrency Unit

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The new unit will target assets and provide investigative tracing capabilities for all of the AFP’s commands across all of its businesses.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Glencore Facing Greenwashing Allegations in Australia

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    A complaint from environmental lawyers calls on the ACCC and ASIC to investigate statements made by Glencore about its plans to reach net zero by 2050.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Details Plans to Modernise Prudential Architecture

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    APRA will modernise its guidance for banks, insurers and superannuation funds to make it easier to understand and comply with.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Launches AML Probe into Entain Group

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    London-listed betting company Entain Group was also fined last month by the UK Gambling Commission for AML and social responsibility failures.

    New Bank Disclosure Requirements Deferred Three Months: RBNZ

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The changes to bank assurance reports will come into force for reporting dates starting from 31 December 2022, three months later than planned.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Highlights Industry Action to Correct Misleading Fund Marketing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2022

    Responsible entities and trustees voluntarily took action once ASIC expressed concerns over their funds’ marketing materials.

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