AUSTRALIA

New Zealand Regulator Enhances Financial Reporting Policy

By Editors | 07/02/2014

The Financial Markets Authority seeks public opinion on proposed changes to public accountability designations for some entity classes, while introducing some class exemptions.

Australian Regulator Releases Enhanced Guidance on Risk Management

By Editors | 04/02/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a package that harmonises and enhances its current risk management requirements.

Australian Regulator Examines Risks Posed By Complex Products

By Editors | 03/02/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a new report reviewing the risks posed by complex products and how it will work to regulate them.

Australian Regulator Puts Basel III Liquidity Framework Into Effect

By Editors | 30/01/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a note to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) regarding the establishment of a secured committed liquidity facility with the nation’s central bank.

Australian Regulator Censures BNP Paribas Over Rate Fixing

By Editors | 28/01/2014

Australian Securities and Investment Commission has reprimanded BNP Paribas SA over potential misconduct involving the Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate.

Trends in the Funding and Lending Behaviour of Australian Banks

By Editors | 23/12/2013

This paper describes the Australian banking system, highlighting ways in which it differs from other major banking systems. It draws […]

APRA Releases Framework for Domestic Systematically Important Banks

By Editors | 23/12/2013

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has today released an information paper on its framework for dealing with domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) in Australia.

APRA Releases Final Basel III Liquidity Reforms

By Editors | 20/12/2013

APRA releases final position on implementation of the main elements of the Basel III liquidity reforms for ADIs in Australia.

Guy Debelle: Why Do We Have Liquidity Regulation?

By Editors | 17/12/2013

Guy Debelle at the recent Australasian Finance and Banking Conference in Sydney gives an overview below of Basel III and why we have liquidity regulation.