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Market Infrastructure
ASIC Publishes ‘Robo-advice’ Guidelines
By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016
Guidance covers licensing through to actual advice provision.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Finalises Capital Buffer Guidance
By Samuel Riding | 31/08/2016
ADIs should hold conservation buffer of 2.5% of RWA, rising to 3.5% for D-SIBS.
Australian Treasurer Rejects Call for Banking Inquiry
By Samuel Riding | 26/08/2016
Scott Morrison says sector should focus on improving culture to prevent misconduct.
AML / KYC
New Zealand-China AML Operation Nets $31mn
By Samuel Riding | 24/08/2016
Forfeiture the largest ever in New Zealand and first related to crimes alleged to have occurred in China.
Market Infrastructure
APRA Defers Non-centrally Cleared Derivatives Standard
By Samuel Riding | 22/08/2016
Letter to regulated entities says CPS 226 implementation deferred due to international delays.
AML / KYC
Australian Banks Reject Open Data Call
By Samuel Riding | 22/08/2016
Gap between fintech and traditional banking made clear in responses to Productivity Commission inquiry.
Australian Banks Face US Civil Action on Alleged Rate Rigging
By Samuel Riding | 19/08/2016
Civil claim accuses lenders of racketeering, wire fraud and collusion; cites ASIC investigations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASX Advances Blockchain Development
By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016
Permission-based network due to replace electronic sub-register.
Capital / Liquidity
ANZ Moves to Boost Tier 1 Capital
By Samuel Riding | 17/08/2016
Bank unveils USD757mn hybrid bond offering to meet APRA requirements.
Market Infrastructure
Australian Equities Market Cleaner Since Rule Change
By Editors | 11/08/2016
Anomalous trading ahead of announcements declining, ASIC says.
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