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RBA Raises Interest Rates the Most in 22 Years
By Editors | 09/06/2022
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers suggested that inflation could worsen and more rate hikes could come.
Enforcement
ACCC Commences Legal Proceedings Against Mastercard Units
By Editors | 31/05/2022
The ACCC says Mastercard offered cheaper rates to over 20 major retail businesses if they used its own network to process transactions.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Calls on Major Banks to Enhance NPP Services
By Editors | 05/05/2022
The RBA is seeking assurances on the timely implementation of new NPP services, and asking banks to improve the reliability of the NPP services they already provide.
Fintech / Regtech
APRA Outlines Expectations on Managing Crypto-Asset Risks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/04/2022
Regulated entities looking to launch crypto-asset-related operations should consult their supervisor first. A longer-term prudential framework is being developed.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022
The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Regulators Call for Action to Regulate Crypto Sector
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022
The RBA’s Philip Lowe, ASIC’s Joe Longo and APRA’s Wayne Byres are calling additional regulation to protect consumers from risks associated with the crypto sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Senator Calls on Govt to Accelerate Work on Crypto Regulation
By Darien Choong | 15/03/2022
Senator Andrew Bragg said the government should hire experts to permanently work on crypto regulation within a dedicated unit of Treasury.
Capital / Liquidity
RBA to Adjust Liquidity-Providing Market Operations
By Editors | 27/02/2022
The RBA will adjust the way it sets interest rates for repo transactions with banks and shorten the maximum tenor to four weeks.
Securities / Derivatives
RBA Announces End to Quantitative Easing Programme
By Editors | 06/02/2022
RBA governor Philip Lowe suggests the central bank plans to maintain rather than shrink the size of its balance sheet.
Capital / Liquidity
New Zealand to Probe Lenders on Application of New Lending Rules
By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2022
The government has asked the Council of Financial Regulators to bring forward an investigation into whether lenders are implementing the new lending rules as intended.
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