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Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Allows Non-transparent Active ETFs to Remain Non-Transparent
By Editors | 12/12/2019
Active ETF providers will have to implement new controls to manage risks associated with internal market making models, but they will be allowed to continue to hide their holdings.
ACCC Proposes to Re-authorise Mortgage Broking Disciplinary Body
By Editors | 12/12/2019
The ACCC typically re-authorises the MFAA for five years. A draft decision to reauthorise it for just two years is to allow it time to make Royal Commission-related changes to its disciplinary rules.
Securities / Derivatives
NZX, EEX to Jointly Pursue Carbon Market Opportunities
By Editors | 12/12/2019
NZX believes that the transparency and security of a regulated market like the European Energy Exchange will add value to the existing carbon market in New Zealand.
Securities / Derivatives
Fiji, PNG Stock Exchanges Sign MoU on Joint Market Development
By Editors | 12/12/2019
Fiji’s SPX has signed an MoU with Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange to cooperate on capital markets development, following from a similar MoU with NZX earlier this year.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Issues Final Operational Risk Requirements for ADIs
By Editors | 12/12/2019
The prudential standard comes into effect from 1 January 2021 for ADIs using advanced measurement approaches to calculate the required capital for operational risk.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Launches Climate Risk Governance Surveillance Programme
By Editors | 12/12/2019
ASIC has started contacting large companies as part of an investigation into climate risk governance. The findings are expected in July 2020.
AML / KYC
RBA Underlines High Cost of Cross-Border Transfers via Big Banks
By Editors | 11/12/2019
The average mark-up over the wholesale exchange rate is around 5.5% for the major banks, versus about 1% for the digital money transfer services, said RBA governor Philip Lowe.
APRA Publishes Names of Underperforming Super Funds
By Editors | 11/12/2019
APRA has published a colour-coded ‘heatmap’ to lift industry practices and enhance member outcomes by enabling comparison between superannuation products.
Capital / Liquidity
ASIC Offers Clarity on Responsible Lending Obligations
By Editors | 09/12/2019
ASIC has clarified when a licensee might undertake more or less detailed inquiries and verification steps based on different consumer circumstances and the type of credit being sought.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Reintroduces Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting Bill
By Editors | 09/12/2019
The revised Bill introduces a new category of credit reporting information, enabling hardship information to be reported alongside repayment history.
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