Australia

Australian Regulator Censures RBS over Interest Rate Manipulation

By Editors | 22/07/2014

Australia’s securities regulator has censured the Royal Bank of Scotland for its role in manipulating Australia’s bank bill swap rate.

Australian Banks Face Pressure Over Real Estate Loans to Foreigners

By Editors | 22/07/2014

Australian banks are coming under scrutiny as politicians investigate their role in helping fund foreign investment in real estate.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Government Plans Mandatory Central Clearing of AUD Interest Rate Derivatives

By Editors | 10/07/2014

The Australian government is proposing mandatory central clearing of Australian-denominated interest rate derivatives (IRD).

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Regulator Reports on Fee Disclosure Norms for Super and Managed Investments

By Editors | 08/07/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a report on its review of the fee and cost disclosure practices in the superannuation and managed investment industry.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA Releases Discussion Paper on Super Reporting Revisions

By Editors | 07/07/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a discussion paper on proposed revisions to superannuation reporting requirements.

MGSM Undertake Comprehensive HFT Study

By Editors | 03/07/2014

A team of financial researchers from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) will undertake Australia’s first comprehensive study into the impact of High Frequency Trading (HFT) on the quality of Australia’s financial market.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Relaxes Key Management Personnel Equity Disclosures

By Editors | 01/07/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a new class order to assist in the preparation of directors’ reports for financial years ending on or before September 30, 2014.

Australia’s Super Reforms Prompt Review of Investment Data Technology in Fund Sector

By Editors | 19/06/2014

Australia’s superannuation sector is increasingly turning to technology-driven solutions to harness the value of investment data amid growing complexity of investment operations in the industry.

Australian Regulator Extends Super Fund Fee Disclosure

By Editors | 18/06/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has moved the deadline back to July 2015 for superannuation funds and management investment schemes to comply with fee and cost disclosure requirements.