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Australian Regulator Improves Capital-Raising Option for Mutual ADIs
By Editors | 15/04/2014
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority said it is relaxing banking rules to give mutually owned authorised deposit-taking institutions more scope to fund their growth.
Australian Prudential Regulator Seeks More Flexibility in Regulatory Function
By Editors | 07/04/2014
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority seeks increased independence from the government or parliament to effectively regulate the banking, superannuation and life insurance industries.
Australian Banks Seek to Widen Money Laundering Net
By Editors | 03/04/2014
Justice Minister Michael Keenan has assured banks that they will not be “overregulated” despite tougher laws to counter money laundering and terror financing.
New Zealand Marks New Era for Financial Markets
By Editors | 01/04/2014
Commerce Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a new era for New Zealand’s financial markets as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes into force today.
Australia’s Inquiry Chair Warns on Basel Rules
By Editors | 01/04/2014
Australia’s head of the financial systems inquiry David Murray has warned that tough banking capital rules designed for the United States and Europe may be hurting economic growth in Australia.
New Zealand Regulator: New Policies Keep Investors Informed on Unsolicited Offers
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Financial Markets Authority reported that new regulations are assisting investors to make better informed decisions about unsolicited or low ball offers.
New Zealand Central Bank Seeks Coordination of Monetary and Macro-Prudential Policies
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sees a need to strengthen coordination between monetary and macro-prudential policies.
Australia’s Regulator Unveils Report on ‘Corporate Wrongdoing’
By Editors | 21/03/2014
Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a report outlining the penalties for a range of “corporate wrongdoing.”
Australia to Launch Investigation into Foreign Exchange Benchmarks
By Editors | 21/03/2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into the potential manipulation of foreign exchange benchmarks by the country’s biggest banks.
Australia’s Capital Regulation Framework Gets ‘Compliant’ Grade from Basel Committee
By Editors | 18/03/2014
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said Australia’s capital regulation framework overall was “compliant”.
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