Australia

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC Reverses Plans to Extend ePayment Protections to Small Business

    By Editors | 08/03/2022

    ASIC will publish an updated ePayments Code in April, enhancing some consumer protections and extending those protections to payments made using the NPP.

    AML / KYC

    New Zealand to Pass Russia Sanctions Bill This Week

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2022

    The bill will pass “under urgency” this week, to provide further, extensive sanctions on Russia and individuals and companies connected to the Russian government.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Commences Post Implementation Review of LCR, NSFR

    By Editors | 06/03/2022

    The review will inform potential adjustments to the LCR and NSFR and a broader review of APRA’s liquidity requirements.

    Enforcement

    NZ FMA Censures Derivatives Issuer Over Suitability Checks

    By Editors | 05/03/2022

    CTRL Investments allowed investors who could not demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to trade derivatives.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Consults on When to Convene FSCP Sitting Panels

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/03/2022

    ASIC proposes that it will generally convene an FSCP sitting panel when misconduct is widespread or part of a growing trend, or where doing so can have deterrence benefits.

    ESG / Sustainability

    APRA to Survey Regulated Entities on Climate Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2022

    The survey will assess the alignment between current approaches used by regulated entities and the expectations set out in CPG 229 and the TCFD recommendations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Launches First Consultation Reviewing Liquidity Policy

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    The paper asks for initial views on whether the RBNZ should consider adopting the BCBS liquidity framework, and whether its proposed principles for the review are appropriate.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Launches Federal Court Proceedings Against Crown Casinos

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth failed to assess ML/TF risk, carry out appropriate due diligence on customers, and establish a transaction monitoring programme.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore, Korea, Switzerland Announce Sanctions Against Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2022

    Singapore will block certain Russian banks and financial transactions connected to Russia. Major Singapore banks are already restricting trade financing for Russian commodities.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBA to Adjust Liquidity-Providing Market Operations

    By Editors | 27/02/2022

    The RBA will adjust the way it sets interest rates for repo transactions with banks and shorten the maximum tenor to four weeks.

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