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New Zealand to Allow Crowd Funding from April
By Editors | 04/03/2014
The Cabinet has given its seal of approval to new crowd-funding rules which will come into effect next month.
Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.
Australian Securities Regulator Calls for Tougher Penalties for White-Collar Crime
By Editors | 25/02/2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called for tougher penalties to combat corporate misconduct.
Australian Banks Welcome US Decision to Adopt Relaxed Ruling on Foreign Banks
By Editors | 21/02/2014
The Federal Reserve has adopted a new rule that will protect the US financial system from potential problems from foreign banks operating in the country.
New Zealand Regulator Enhances Financial Reporting Policy
By Editors | 07/02/2014
The Financial Markets Authority seeks public opinion on proposed changes to public accountability designations for some entity classes, while introducing some class exemptions.
Australian Regulator Releases Enhanced Guidance on Risk Management
By Editors | 04/02/2014
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a package that harmonises and enhances its current risk management requirements.
Australian Regulator Examines Risks Posed By Complex Products
By Editors | 03/02/2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a new report reviewing the risks posed by complex products and how it will work to regulate them.
Australian Regulator Puts Basel III Liquidity Framework Into Effect
By Editors | 30/01/2014
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a note to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) regarding the establishment of a secured committed liquidity facility with the nation’s central bank.
Australian Regulator Censures BNP Paribas Over Rate Fixing
By Editors | 28/01/2014
Australian Securities and Investment Commission has reprimanded BNP Paribas SA over potential misconduct involving the Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate.
Trends in the Funding and Lending Behaviour of Australian Banks
By Editors | 23/12/2013
This paper describes the Australian banking system, highlighting ways in which it differs from other major banking systems. It draws […]
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