AUSTRALIA

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    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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    Capital / Liquidity

    EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

    Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

    ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.

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    ASIC Gives Licensees Extra Relief Under Reportable Situations Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

    ASIC said the relief reduces some of the reporting burden on industry while upholding the objectives of the reportable situations regime.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Banking Alliance Uses Teamwork and Trust to Tackle Scams

    By Nathan Lynch | 30/06/2025

    Australia’s major banks have pioneered a financial crime-fighting alliance to slash scam losses using technology, teamwork and trust.

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    ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services

    By Editors | 29/06/2025

    The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

    By Editors | 29/06/2025

    Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers

    By Editors | 29/06/2025

    The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.

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    Sanctions

    Australia Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Individuals and Entities

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

    Australia has expanded sanctions targeting Russia’s defence, energy, and media sectors, while also deepening collaboration with NATO.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Appoints Expert Panel for ASX Governance Inquiry

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

    ASIC says the inquiry panel will make recommendations by 31 March 2026 to address shortcomings within ASX Group.

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