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    AML / KYC

    Australia NASC Joins Anti-Scam Intelligence Sharing Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

    The NASC will be able to share and receive more intelligence such as scam phone numbers, URLs, and bank accounts and use it to protect more Australians.

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    APRA Amends Audit Framework for Superannuation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

    The changes reflect legislative reforms in relation to the financial reporting and audit requirements for superannuation.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand Launches Digital Hub for XRB Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

    The new platform is designed to make it easier for reporting entities to find and navigate the XRB’s standards for reporting and assurance.

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    New Zealand FMA Issues New CoFI Guidance for Smaller FIs

    By Editors | 18/06/2024

    The guidance will help smaller firms establish a Fair Conduct Programme and apply for the CoFI licence.

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    Market Infrastructure

    CHESS Replacement Project Currently on Track: ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2024

    The CHESS Replacement project is currently expected to deliver to the plan announced in November last year.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    PASLA to Expand Footprint to Australia, New Zealand

    By Editors | 18/06/2024

    PASLA will work with the Australian Securities Lending Association to finalise an agreement within Q4 2024.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UPDATED – ASX to List First Bitcoin ETF, Joining Cboe Australia

    By Editors | 14/06/2024

    APAC CEO Arian Neiron said VanEck recognised bitcoin as an emerging asset class that “many advisers and investors want to access”.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia is Inching Closer to a Regulatory Framework for AI

    By Natasha Teja | 14/06/2024

    A year-end consultation is expected, as businesses warn that the current lack of regulatory clarity inhibits innovation.

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    Market Infrastructure

    NZ Minister Orders Inquiry into Banking Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2024

    The Select Committee inquiry will examine banking competition, focusing on business and rural banking and lending.

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    AML / KYC

    Westpac Enhances Security Features to Protect Against Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2024

    Westpac’s Ben Young said the new security features will help individuals and small businesses identify potential scams before they have made a payment,

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