Australia

    ESG / Sustainability

    APRA to Survey Regulated Entities on Climate Risk Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2022

    The survey will assess the alignment between current approaches used by regulated entities and the expectations set out in CPG 229 and the TCFD recommendations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Launches First Consultation Reviewing Liquidity Policy

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    The paper asks for initial views on whether the RBNZ should consider adopting the BCBS liquidity framework, and whether its proposed principles for the review are appropriate.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Launches Federal Court Proceedings Against Crown Casinos

    By Editors | 01/03/2022

    Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth failed to assess ML/TF risk, carry out appropriate due diligence on customers, and establish a transaction monitoring programme.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore, Korea, Switzerland Announce Sanctions Against Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2022

    Singapore will block certain Russian banks and financial transactions connected to Russia. Major Singapore banks are already restricting trade financing for Russian commodities.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBA to Adjust Liquidity-Providing Market Operations

    By Editors | 27/02/2022

    The RBA will adjust the way it sets interest rates for repo transactions with banks and shorten the maximum tenor to four weeks.

    APRA Super Fund Performance Test Results in Mergers, Exits

    By Editors | 27/02/2022

    13 super funds failed APRA’s inaugural MySuper Product Performance Test last August. The worst performer, Maritime Super, is in talks to merge with industry fund Hostplus.

    AML / KYC

    Russia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2022

    The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions. Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBNZ to Gradually Unwind QE Programme Starting in July

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/02/2022

    Rather than sell bonds back into the secondary market, the RBNZ will sell them to the Treasury at a pace of NZD 5 billion each fiscal year.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Consults on Dual Reporting Requirements for IRB Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2022

    The RBNZ plans to bring dual reporting requirements into effect from 1 July 2022, requiring IRB banks to also disclose RWA outcomes based on the standardised approach.

    Enforcement

    Australian Court Orders Super Trustee to Pay A$20m

    By Editors | 22/02/2022

    Aware Financial Services Australia charged over 25,000 customers over AUD 50 million in fees for financial services it did not provide.

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