Reserve Bank of Australia

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Consumers Value Privacy Over Safety When Considering a CBDC: RBA

    By Editors | 12/04/2024

    Consumers attach no value to the added safety of a CBDC, or the fact that it would be issued by the RBA, as bank deposits are already considered safe.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Tables Bill to Introduce Climate Disclosures, Strengthen FMI Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

    The legislation will implement new mandatory climate reporting requirements and strengthen regulatory arrangements for FMIs.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia’s High Value Clearing System Has Adopted ISO 20022

    By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2024

    The transition was one of the “largest and most complex programmes of work AusPayNet has undertaken to date in-house,” said CEO Andy White.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Australia to Introduce “Financial Sector Regulatory Grid”

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2024

    The new regulatory grid system will enable ASIC, APRA, the ACCC, the RBA and the ATO to better coordinate financial sector regulation.

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    APRA Finalises Updates to EFS Reporting Standards

    By Mark Johnston | 31/01/2024

    The revised standards apply to reporting periods ending on or after 30 June. The updated Priority Listing for Data Items apply to reporting periods ending after 31 October.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Sets Expectations for Enhanced Debit Card Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2023

    The RBA wants all industry participants to support token portability and token synchronisation by June 2025.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

    The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Sets Out Focus Areas for Upcoming Payments System Review

    By Editors | 15/12/2023

    The key focus areas for next year’s review are mobile wallets, BNPL services, and least-cost routing, Michele Bullock said.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Commits to Enhancing CHESS Project Delivery Capabilities

    By Editors | 29/11/2023

    ASX has committed to implementing all of the recommendations from an independent review of its Portfolio, Program, and Project Management frameworks.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Australia to Introduce RBA Reform Bill to Parliament

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2023

    The bill will “reinforce the RBA’s independence, clarify its role and modernise its structure”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

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