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Enforcement
Australia: Ex-Wealth Manager Held in Contempt of Court
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
Joshua Fuoco will never be allowed to be involved in financial services or credit activities, following an undertaking he gave to the Federal Court.
AML / KYC
New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Investors on Crypto Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The FMA warned that the most common crypto scams are related to fake online crypto investment platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.
Enforcement
BUSSQ Publishes Independent Expert Report on Remediation Efforts
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
APRA confirmed that BUSSQ has issued the report, which details the super fund’s efforts to address governance and risk management deficiencies.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Coal Power Operator for Market Manipulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
ASIC alleges that Delta Power & Energy engaged in futures market and financial benchmark manipulation on 30 occasions.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.
Market Infrastructure
New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.
Securities / Derivatives
RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.
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