ADVERTISEMENT
Market Infrastructure
ASX Commits to Providing Certainty on Stability of CHESS
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2022
ASIC and the RBA asked ASX to issue a special audited report detailing arrangements to ensure the stability, security and resilience of the existing CHESS system.
Capital / Liquidity
RBA’s Term Funding Facility Didn’t Boost SME Lending as Intended
By Editors | 15/12/2022
Researchers said the TFF did not directly increase business lending, but it did reduce banks’ funding costs and led to lower interest rates throughout the economy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australian Regulators Progressing Work on Stablecoins, CBDC
By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2022
The CFR is trying to incorporate payment stablecoins into the proposed framework for SVFs. Meanwhile RBA assistant governor warns that CBDC could threaten financial stability.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Pauses CHESS Replacement Project to Reassess Design
By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2022
ASX will write off about A$250mn in capitalised software, in response to an independent review by Accenture. ASIC and the RBA express disappointment.
AML / KYC
Australia: Budget Measures Provide Boost to Scam Prevention
By Editors | 30/10/2022
The budget also includes funding for APRA and ASIC to increase their staff numbers, an independent review of the carbon market, and the introduction of climate reporting standards.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Suffers, and Recovers from, Four-Hour Outage
By Editors | 14/10/2022
The outage disrupted real-time and overnight payments routed through the NPP, causing a backlog of transactions which the RBA is working to clear.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Expresses Concerns Over CHESS System Delays in ASX Assessment
By Editors | 02/10/2022
ASX recorded a “strike” against the adoption of its remuneration report, which included a A$1.2mn bonus for former CEO Dominic Stevens despite the CHESS replacement delay.
Crypto / Digital Assets
RBA to Commence CBDC Pilot Tests Early Next Year
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The CBDC will be called eAUD. Industry participants are invited to propose CBDC use cases, and to participate in testing. Expressions of interest are due by 31 October.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation
By Editors | 23/09/2022
The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.
Capital / Liquidity
Australia: Bond Losses Wipe Out Central Bank’s Equity
By Editors | 22/09/2022
An accounting loss of A$36.7bn depleted the RBA’s reserve funds and left it with a negative net equity position of A$12.4bn.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team