Australia

Enforcement

ASIC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former Westpac Adviser

By Editors | 27/06/2019

The former adviser is said to have prioritised his own interests over those of his clients by providing inappropriate advice that maximised fees and commissions.

Enforcement

RBNZ to Intensify Supervision of Financial Institutions

By Editors | 27/06/2019

The RBNZ is reviewing its regulatory requirements and intensifying its supervision of financial institutions to boost the resilience of New Zealand’s financial system.

Enforcement

ASIC Consults on Use of New Product Intervention Power

By Editors | 27/06/2019

The draft regulatory guide sets out the scope of ASIC’s new powers, when and how it expects to use the power, and how a product intervention order is made.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Fintechs Says Banks Are Delaying NPP Adoption

By Editors | 27/06/2019

Earlier this month, the RBA called for an enforceable sanctions regime and possible financial penalties for participants that do not deliver core NPP capabilities on time.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Releases Finalised Guidance on Information Security

By Editors | 26/06/2019

The updated guidance is intended to help regulated entities comply with APRA’s new cross-industry prudential standard on information security, which comes into force on 1 July.

Capital / Liquidity

UPDATED – New Zealand to Introduce Bank Deposit Protection Regime

By Editors | 26/06/2019

The government is proposing a limit between NZD 30,000 and 50,000 for the deposit protection regime, which covers about 90% of individual bank deposits.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Extends Change of Ownership Powers to Super Sector

By Editors | 26/06/2019

From 5 July, any party seeking to acquire more than a 15% stake in a superannuation licensee will be subject to must apply to APRA first for approval.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Banks Commit to Ending Sales-Linked Incentives

By Editors | 25/06/2019

FMA chief executive Rob Everett and RBNZ governor Adrian Orr have confirmed that all banks have committed to removing sales incentives for frontline staff and their managers.

Australia: New Banking Code of Practice Set to Take Effect

By Editors | 25/06/2019

The ABA’s new Banking Code of Practice takes effect from 1 July. Lenders have welcomed the changes, but the FBAA says brokers shouldn’t sign the financial abuse declaration form.