Australia

Liquidity Risk

APRA Clarifies Liquid Asset Rules for Banks After RBA Policy Change

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

APRA has acted to ensure debt securities remain eligible liquid assets for banks following a procedural update by the RBA.

Stablecoins

Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

Structural Regulation

ASX Submits Plan to ASIC on Governance & Leadership Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

The exchange operator has detailed governance changes and a plan to meet a AUD 150 million capital requirement from ASIC.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand Finalises Key Decisions in Review of Bank Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The RBNZ has finalised its 2025 capital review, introducing loss-absorbing capacity instruments and setting a multi-year transition plan starting in October 2026.

Trading & Investment

ASX Faces Calls to Recalibrate Proposed Derivatives Volatility Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

Market participants have backed extending anomalous order thresholds to interest rate futures but rejected proposed parameters and called for different controls for commodities.

Supervision & Enforcement

New Zealand Consults on New Prudential Standards for Deposit Takers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on five new standards covering governance, risk management, and disclosure under its new deposit-taking regime.