Australia

    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.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Investors Demand Further Climate Reforms

    By ESG Investor | 30/09/2022

    The Investor Group on Climate Change has outlined “high priority policies“ needed to “unlock capital” for Australia’s net zero transition.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Proposes Framework to Enable CDR ‘Action Initiation’

    By Editors | 30/09/2022

    Consumers would be able to instruct businesses to make payments, open and close accounts, switch providers, and update personal details on their behalf.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FMSB, ASIC Agree to Jointly Promote Financial Market Integrity

    By Editors | 29/09/2022

    The FMSB will consult with ASIC on its annual strategy refresh and provide details about forthcoming drafts of proposed standards, statements of good practice and other publications.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Introduce Bill to Enhance Depositor Protections

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    The legislation will introduce a deposit protection scheme, new supervisory powers for the RBNZ, and a new accountability framework for deposit takers’ directors.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Identifies Emerging AML Risks Facing Super Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/09/2022

    Super funds are exposed to cyber crime, as well as AML risks resulting from the growth in merger activity across the sector.

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