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AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Develops New Digital Channel for Data-Sharing with Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2025
The initiative was the first project under AUSTRAC’s Collaborative Analytics Hub, and resulted in the development of several dashboards to facilitate intelligence analysis.
AML / KYC
The Final Countdown: Practical Steps for Meeting Australia’s ‘Tranche 2’ Deadline
By Nathan Lynch | 02/04/2025
Only an April Fool would ignore the tight deadline for compliance with Australia’s Tranche 2 anti-money laundering reforms, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Puts Crypto ATM Providers on Notice
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
AUSTRAC said it will take action against crypto ATM providers that don’t comply with Australia’s AML regime.
ASIC Criticises Super Funds for Poor Claims Handling
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
ASIC has identified a range of issues including excessive delays, poor customer service and ineffective claims handling procedures for death claims.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Agrees to Reassess Bank Capital Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The RBNZ will engage independent international experts to conduct a reassessment of key its capital settings to help improve bank competition.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Issues New Guidance on Sustainability Reporting
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The guidance has new sections on climate scenario analysis, scope 3 disclosues, and more specific guidance for directors of reporting entities.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Confirms Plans to Open ESAS to Nonbanks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
The Exchange Settlement Account System will first open to licensed non-bank deposit takers in NZ, then to other entities that meet the access criteria.
Enforcement
RBA, ASIC Take “Unprecedented” Action over ASX CHESS Outage
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
ASX is ordered to engage an independent expert to undertake a technical review of its core technology infrastructure.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand’s CoFI Regime Enters Into Force
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
The CoFI regime requires banks, insurers, and non-bank deposit takers to establish, implement, and maintain effective fair conduct programmes.
AML / KYC
Gatekeepers on Edge as AUSTRAC Prepares New AML/CTF Regime
By Nathan Lynch | 31/03/2025
Nathan Lynch discusses the work AUSTRAC is doing to prepare DNFBPs for a July 2026 deadline to comply with their new AML/CTF obligations.
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