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Crypto / Digital Assets
ASX Announces Likely Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live
By Editors | 29/03/2022
The next software release from technology provider Digital Asset has been delayed by three months, impacting the project schedule.
Fintech / Regtech
ANZ Launches First Bank-issued AUD Stablecoin
By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2022
The stablecoin is expected to help investors avoid the costs and exchange rate risk associated with converting AUD into USD to trade in crypto markets.
Enforcement
ASIC Probes Fund Managers for Misleading Marketing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2022
ASIC is assessing whether fund managers made false or misleading statements or engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct when marketing their funds.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Raises Transparency of Regulatory Breaches by Banks
By Editors | 24/03/2022
The RBNZ has launched a new register to improve transparency about material breaches of key prudential requirements by banks.
Enforcement
ACCC Launches Court Proceedings Over Crypto Ads on Facebook
By Editors | 23/03/2022
The ads contained links to fake media articles containing quotes attributed to public figures endorsing cryptocurrency or money-making schemes.
AML / KYC
New Zealand Pledges to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Transparency
By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2022
A new bill will require companies to provide accurate beneficial ownership information. A unique identifier will be assigned to all beneficial owners and directors.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX to Implement Fallbacks in OTC Interest Rate Derivatives
By Editors | 23/03/2022
From 27 June, all OTC Open Contracts cleared by ASX, including legacy trades, will be treated as if they incorporated fallback provisions contained in the 2021 ISDA Definitions.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022
The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.
ASIC Warns on Using ‘Influencers’ to Promote Financial Products
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2022
ASIC places responsibility firmly on AFS licensees to ensure that any influencers they use and the financial-related content they present complies with the law.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Opens Consultation on Regulatory Regime for Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022
The consultation proposes minimum standards of conduct, AML compliance obligations, and fit and proper requirements for directors and key persons.
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