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AML / KYC
ASIC Facing Resistance from Banks on Anti-Scam Measures – Report
By Editors | 09/02/2022
ASIC reportedly decided against including scam prevention as part of its ePayments Code review as a result of “fierce pushback” from major banks.
Market Infrastructure
Australia: Senate Committee Recommends Quick Passage of CCIV Bill
By Editors | 07/02/2022
The Senate Economics Committee acknowledged “overwhelming support” for the CCIV legislation and recommended it be passed “as soon as practicable”.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Issues Guidance on Identifying Forced Sexual Servitude
By Editors | 07/02/2022
New financial crime guide provides practical advice to enable banks, businesses, and other FIs to identify and report potential cases of forced sexual servitude.
Securities / Derivatives
RBA Announces End to Quantitative Easing Programme
By Editors | 06/02/2022
RBA governor Philip Lowe suggests the central bank plans to maintain rather than shrink the size of its balance sheet.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia to Expand CDR Across Financial Services Sectors
By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2022
The government will assess which datasets to prioritise across the non-bank lending, merchant acquirer, superannuation and insurance sectors.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Proposes Rule Changes to Facilitate CCIV Sub-fund Listings
By Editors | 04/02/2022
The changes will also facilitate the listing of foreign passport funds under the ARFP regime, and recognised managed investment schemes from New Zealand.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Commences Initiative to Modernise Prudential Architecture
By Editors | 02/02/2022
APRA says there will be a need for innovation in regulation and new rules, including to address how crypto-assets are treated for prudential purposes.
Market Infrastructure
Chi-X Australia Completes Initial Integration with Cboe
By Editors | 01/02/2022
Cboe Global Markets acquired Chi-X in June 2021. The ongoing integration will bring the BIDS block trading model to the Australian market.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC, SFC Offer Guidance on FX Practices Following Joint Review
By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022
Financial groups should promote a strong risk culture, put in place appropriate supervision and surveillance, and ensure fairness and transparency in trade execution.
Securities / Derivatives
New Zealand FMA Approves First Passport Fund Under ARFP
By Editors | 26/01/2022
NZX-owned Smartshares Limited has become the first fund manager to be approved under the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.
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