COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL REGULATORS

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

    The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Proposes Major Changes to Bank Licensing Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    APRA is aiming to cut lengthy assessment times and may scrap its pathway for restricted new market entrants.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Regulators Update Crisis Management Coordination Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    Regulators updated key coordination agreements, clarifying roles and formalising processes for macroprudential policy, regulatory planning, and crisis response.

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