Australia & NZ
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Bank of Queensland Investigated by ASIC over Compliance Failures
Editors, Regulation Asia September 23, 2015The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has concerns over its risk management and compliance systems.
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ASIC Sees Opportunities with Blockchain Technology
Editors, Regulation Asia September 21, 2015Australian Securities and Investment Commission chairman Greg Medcraft says the emergence of blockchain technology has the potential to change the existing financial system.
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Australia Bank Funding Costs Set to Increase
Editors, Regulation Asia September 19, 2015The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority has said banks will need to fund themselves with more expensive long-term debt over time to reduce risk to the financial system.
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ASIC Urges Licensed Entities to Resolve Compliance Issues
Editors, Regulation Asia September 16, 2015The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has identified compliance failures by responsible entities and superannuation trustees.
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Australia Commissions Capabilities Review of ASIC
Editors, Regulation Asia September 11, 2015Australia’s government has commissioned a capabilities review to to examine, and make recommendations on how efficiently and effectively ASIC operates.
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APRA Consults on Super Fund Governance Arrangements
Editors, Regulation Asia September 2, 2015Consultation package proposes changes to governance and prudential framework in light of proposed legislative amendments requiring more board independence at super funds.
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ASIC’s Biggest Concern – Culture and Conduct
Editors, Regulation Asia September 2, 2015The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has published its latest three-year corporate plan, highlighting gatekeeper conduct and poor financial advice as some of its biggest concerns.
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RBA Issues Corporate Plan for 2015/2016
Editors, Regulation Asia September 2, 2015The Reserve Bank of Australia has issued its 2015/2016 corporate plan describing its objectives and strategies the year.
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Australia Payments System Board signs MoU with Payments Council
Editors, Regulation Asia September 1, 2015The Memorandum of Understanding sets out a framework for engagement between the two bodies and will enhance industry coordination in dealing with cooperative issues that arise in the payments system.
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No Desire for City-Specific Lending Controls, says APRA
Editors, Regulation Asia August 31, 2015The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is down-playing its desire for city-specific lending restrictions to cool Sydney and Melbourne property prices.
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