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ESG / Sustainability
NZX to Establish Corporate Governance Centre of Excellence
By Editors | 05/08/2022
Members of the new institute will deliver recommendations to NZX on its rule settings and CG Code to further enhance listed companies’ corporate governance practices.
AML / KYC
ACCC Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Bond Scams
By Editors | 05/08/2022
Reported losses suffered by Australian victims of imposter bond scams increased by 265% to A$20mn in H1, compared to the same period last year.
ESG / Sustainability
APRA Reveals Findings of Climate Risk Management Surveys
By Editors | 05/08/2022
Survey responses from banks. insurers and super funds shows are “encouraging”. A key area for improvement is metrics and targets.
Market Infrastructure
ASX: Launch of New CHESS Platform Delayed Until Late 2024
By Editors | 04/08/2022
Accenture to provide an independent review of the new CHESS application and help ASX determine a new launch schedule.
ASIC Again Extends Transitional Relief for Foreign Financial Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2022
The extension has likely been announced to allow the new government time to consider legislative reforms for foreign financial services providers.
Market Infrastructure
End of an Era for LIBOR Opens the Way for AONIA to Make its Mark in Australia
By Pieter Bierkens | 01/08/2022
Australia may see a shift away from BBSW to AONIA for products like cross-currency swaps and multi-currency lending facilities, says CBA’s Pieter Bierkens.
APRA Proposes to Enhance Strategic Planning in Superannuation
By Editors | 01/08/2022
APRA proposes to update its prudential standard governing strategic planning and member outcomes in superannuation, just 2.5 years after it took effect.
Enforcement
ASIC Issues First Stop Orders Under DDOs Regime
By Editors | 01/08/2022
Three firms are required to temporarily stop offering their products to consumers due to deficiencies in their target market determinations.
ESG / Sustainability
NZ XRB Issues Final Consultation on Climate Reporting Standards
By Editors | 31/07/2022
The XRB intends to finalise the standards in December 2022. New Zealand’s first climate statements will be published in April 2024.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Proposes Rule Change to Accommodate ISO 20022
By Editors | 29/07/2022
The proposed amendments will enable reporting entities to submit IFTIs using the ISO 20022 message format.
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