Australia

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC ‘Well-Placed’ to Manage Impacts of No-Deal Brexit

By Editors | 08/02/2019

ASIC says it is carefully monitoring developments and has been liaising closely with UK and Australian authorities to plan for potential Brexit-related impacts.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NAB Chief Steps Down Amid Royal Commission Criticism

By Editors | 07/02/2019

Commissioner Hayne said in his Final Report that NAB “stands apart” from the other major banks and questioned whether its senior leadership was capable of reforming the bank’s culture.

Tokenisation

Australia Solicits Comments on Regulatory Framework for ICOs

By Editors | 06/02/2019

A bespoke framework for ICOs can provide regulatory clarity and encourage economic activity, but the costs and benefits must be weighed, says a paper from Australia’s Treasury.

Anti-Money Laundering

Complying with AML/CTF Obligations in Australia

By Sophie Gerber | 06/02/2019

Sophie Grace director Sophie Gerber lays out the obligations reporting entities must adhere to for compliance with AML/CTF rules in Australia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Royal Commission Final Report Packs a Powerful Punch

By Matthew Chan | 04/02/2019

The Final Report on Australia’s Royal Commission packs a swift and powerful punch which may well be felt for some time, says public policy specialist Matthew Chan.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Maintains Zero CCyB in Favour of Targeting Lending Standards

By Editors | 30/01/2019

APRA has maintained the countercyclical capital buffer rate at zero percent, focusing instead on targeted measures to improve eroded bank lending standards.

Trading & Investment

ASX Consults on Moving Bank Bill Futures to Cash Settlement

By Editors | 30/01/2019

The move is expected to increase participation from swap dealers and offshore entities in Australia’s most actively traded listed short term interest rate derivative.

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Extends Bank Capital Consultation, Releases Background Research

By Editors | 29/01/2019

In response to stakeholder feedback on doubling bank capital requirements, the RBNZ has extended the consultation deadline and released research originally intended for internal use.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand FMA, NZX To Undertake Capital Markets Review

By Editors | 25/01/2019

An industry working group established by the NZX and FMA and supported by EY will provide recommendations to increase the depth and attractiveness of New Zealand’s capital markets.