Australia

Market Risk

APRA Consults on Non-centrally Cleared Derivative Margins, Risk Mitigation

By Samuel Riding | 26/02/2016

Regulator expects only a small number of institutions to exceed proposed minimum qualifying levels.

Trading & Investment

Australia Regulators Propose New Interbank Rate Benchmark

By Samuel Riding | 15/02/2016

Mechanism based on volume-weighted average price to be introduced by end-2016.

Cybersecurity

Australia to Tighten Mobile Wallet Supervision

By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2016

Trade body wants digital wallet providers to sign new security protocol.

Capital Adequacy

The Regulatory Outlook for Australia

By Wolters Kluwer Financial Services | 15/01/2016

How integrated data, closer connectivity between risk and finance and new technology address the challenges Australian institutions face.

Capital Adequacy

Australian Banks Welcome BCBS Clarity

By Samuel Riding | 14/01/2016

Industry association sees greater certainty as Basel Committee targets no ‘significant increases’ in capital requirements.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Publishes Australian PFMI Assessment

By Samuel Riding | 18/12/2015

Report says Australia has consistently adopted most of the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Kicks-off OTC Clearing Regime

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2015

Securities regulator details final rules on mandatory central clearing for OTC derivatives.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Questions Proposed Super Fund Law

By Samuel Riding | 11/12/2015

Australian regulator concerned by superannuation fund shareholders’ inability to remove directors.

Capital Adequacy

APRA to Streamline Securitisation Framework

By Samuel Riding | 27/11/2015

Consultation paper amends earlier proposals for authorised deposit-taking institutions.