Australia

    Enforcement

    Australia: Hackers Accessed Data of 4m Customers, Medibank Admits

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2022

    Medibank does not have cyber insurance, and is expected to face investor class actions, on top of lawsuits from angry customers and likely fines.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Files Suit Over Misleading Claims by Crypto Firm

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    ASIC said BPS Financial engaged in unlicensed conduct and made false, misleading or deceptive representations about a crypto token called Qoin.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Defers Dual Reporting Requirements for IRB Banks

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Dual reporting requirements for IRB banks are now expected to come into force for disclosure statements with reporting dates of 30 June 2023 or later.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA to Review Prudential Framework for Financial Groups

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/10/2022

    APRA will seek industry feedback in H1 2023 on five topics related to groups: financial resilience, governance, risk management, resolution, and competition issues.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Seeks Feedback on Asia Region Funds Passport

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASIC is inviting the managed funds industry to provide feedback on the level of industry interest and preparedness to use the ARFP.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Sets Out Measures for Handling Future Outages

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASX will consult on a new automated service that can provide greater certainty about trade and order status, and a new ‘Cancel Only’ session state.

    ASIC Offers Recommendations on Improving Auditor Practices

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASIC conducted a thematic review on root cause analysis practices at the six largest audit firms, ahead of ASQM 1 coming into effect on 15 December 2022.

    AML / KYC

    NZ DIA Lists Common Areas of AML Non-Compliance

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Common areas of non-compliance related to AML/CFT risk assessments, staff training, PEP identification, and compliance monitoring, among other areas.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APRA Commences New Statistical Publication on Super Sector

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    The published data for the first time includes information on the number and types of products and investment options available in the superannuation industry.

    Enforcement

    NZ FMA Issues Warnings Against Property Investment Firms

    By Editors | 23/10/2022

    The firms misused the wholesale investor exclusion to extend offers to people with little or no investment experience.

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