Reserve Bank of Australia

    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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