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    Enforcement

    ACMA Fines Telco for Breaching ID Verification Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    Mobile numbers were inadvertently transferred to scammers, resulting in losses from consumers’ bank accounts.

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    Enforcement

    New Zealand DIA Warns Money Remitter for AML Noncompliance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    The DIA said further action may be taken if noncompliance with New Zealand’s AML/CFT laws continues.

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    NZ FMA Calls on KiwiSaver Providers to Prioritise Member Outcomes

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    FMA chief Samantha Barrass urged KiwiSaver providers to innovate new ways to engage with members and help members make informed decisions.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

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    ASIC Identifies Defective Compliance Plans in Funds Sector 

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

    ASIC review reveals widespread compliance plan deficiencies across the managed investment industry, prompting calls for industry improvement.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    RIAA Launches 3rd Investor Toolkit to Tackle Human Rights Risks

    By Editors | 02/06/2025

    RIAA released the latest edition of its toolkit to help investors address human rights risks and promote ethical value chains.

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    NZ’s FMA Urges FIs to Simplify Products, Enhance Trust

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

    New Zealand FMA is urging banks to enhance financial education, product transparency and debt management tools for consumers.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Chief Vows Tough Enforcement as AML/CTF Net Widens

    By Nathan Lynch | 02/06/2025

    As Australia expands its AML/CTF regime, Brendan Thomas warns of strict action against businesses that ignore obligations and enable financial crime.

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    Australian Super Funds Face Scrutiny Over Member Services

    By Editors | 01/06/2025

    Super funds are under pressure to improve member services, particularly in handling death benefit claims. Governance failures are a key concern.

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