Australia

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand to Review Bank Capital Framework

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Review to consider definition of capital, risk measurement, minimum capital and buffers.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Issues 2H16 Enforcement Report

By Samuel Riding | 08/03/2017

Regulator cites tackling ‘ailing confidence in market based system’ as a priority.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia Delays Counterparty Credit Risk Reporting to 2019

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Some requirements on capital risk calculation and reporting had been due in January next year.

AML / KYC

Australia Launches Public-Private AML/CTF Group

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

Fintel Alliance studying Panama Papers, investigating money laundering ‘mules’; to develop training course.

AML / KYC

1,100 Staff Breach Conduct Code at Australian Bank

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2017

2 senior managers dismissed and 3 disciplined for breaches.

Capital / Liquidity

ASIC Sues Westpac for Alleged Irresponsible Lending

By Samuel Riding | 02/03/2017

Regulator says bank did not properly assess borrowers’ repayment ability.

Australia Gov’t to Push Senior Managers Regime

By Samuel Riding | 27/02/2017

Bonuses could be frozen when banks are in the midst of a scandal.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Updates Mortgage Lending Guidelines

By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2017

Regulator says ‘principles-based approach’ doesn’t ‘ensure sound residential mortgage lending assessments’.

ASIC Finalises Fee Disclosure Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2017

Three ‘no-action’ conditions removed from disclosure statement rules.