AUSTRALIA

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    AML / KYC

    ASIC Registry Upgrade Project to Include “Director ID Linking”

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

    As part of its RegistryConnect programme, ASIC is working on linking the director ID register with the Companies Register.

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    Enforcement

    RBA “Lost Confidence” in ASX Months Before December Outage – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

    The RBA had warned ASX in a September 2024 confidential that it had lost confidence in the exchange’s ability to manage its operations and risks.

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    AML / KYC

    Australian Sanctions Office Unveils New Approach to Oversight

    By Nathan Lynch | 10/04/2025

    The ASO’s new policy paper provides valuable guidance for firms navigating the complex international sanctions landscape, writes Nathan Lynch.

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    New Zealand’s CoFI Implementation Starts Well, Says FMA

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

    The FMA issued a report presenting findings from a review of 38 fair conduct programmes from FIs operating in New Zealand.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Faces Renewed Resistance on Dual-Class Shares Proposal

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

    ASX is seeking to introduce dual-class shares to attract more listing candidates but there are concerns that some shareholders would be given too much power.

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    Enforcement

    New Zealand FMA Files Civil Action Against IAG for Fair Dealing Breaches

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

    Approximately 269,000 customers were affected by incorrect pricing breaches, with overcharges totalling NZD 35 million.

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    Enforcement

    Time to Get Serious About Culture Risk Governance & Supervision

    By Stephen Scott | 08/04/2025

    More than five years after the Hayne Royal Commission, Australians are grappling with twin crises at ANZ and ASX, writes Stephen Scott.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Invites Non-Bank Deposit Takers to Apply for ESAS Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2025

    Non-bank deposit takers can use ESAS for payments and settlements, accessing HQLA, and for earning interest at the OCR.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Super Funds Hit by Coordinated Cyber Attack

    By Editors | 07/04/2025

    Four AustralianSuper accounts lost an estimated AUD 500,000 in combined savings as a result of the cyberattack.

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    New Zealand FMA Launches Review on Financial Advice Accessibility

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

    The review will inform the FMA’s approach to reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing the provision of financial advice across New Zealand.

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