AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Issues Cyber Risk Study

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report explores approach to cyber risks of Singapore and Australian regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Starts Civil Case Against Westpac for BBSW Manipulation

By Samuel Riding | 06/04/2016

Securities regulator instigates case for ‘unconscionable conduct and market manipulation’.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Set to Bring Bitcoin Under AML/CTF Law

By Samuel Riding | 22/03/2016

Government’s recommends virtual currency be recognised as money under tax legislation.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Issues Robo-advice Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 22/03/2016

Consultation paper and draft regulatory guide cover licensing and advice to retail clients.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Begins Legal Proceedings against ANZ in Rate-rigging Case

By Samuel Riding | 04/03/2016

Regulator alleges bank sought to benefit from movements in bill swap reference rate.

ASIC Objects to Advisers ‘Independence’ Claims

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2016

Australian regulator asks three firms to ‘remove or amend’ claims about their independence.

Market Infrastructure

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.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to Tighten Mobile Wallet Supervision

By Samuel Riding | 29/01/2016

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

Australia Kicks-off OTC Clearing Regime

By Samuel Riding | 14/12/2015

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