Reserve Bank of Australia

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA, Central Banks to Beta Test CBDC Interoperability Solution

    By Editors | 14/09/2023

    New use cases for the solution, developed by Swift, are also being tested in a new sandbox environment by the RBA, BOT, CLS and other institutions.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC, RBA Set Expectations for ASX Industry Engagement

    By Editors | 01/09/2023

    ASIC and the RBA directed ASX to use its new advisory group to seek advice on Australia’s possible implementation of T+1 settlement.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBA Completes CBDC Research Project, Issues Findings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/08/2023

    The project highlighted areas where a CBDC could enhance the payments system, but also raised a number of legal and regulatory issues.

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    Enforcement

    RBA Drops Plan to Ban Default Routing on Debit Cards

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/08/2023

    A recent public consultation raised concerns that the ban could lead to unsuccessful transactions and necessitate the expensive reissuing of all debit cards.

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    Enforcement

    ATO Has Stopped A$2.7b in Fraudulent GST Claims

    By Editors | 17/08/2023

    Fraudulent GST claims have led to more than 100 arrests, 10 convictions, and compliance actions taken against as many as 56,000 people.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia: ASFI Unveils Taxonomy Technical Expert Group

    By ESG Investor | 08/08/2023

    The expert group will offer strategic direction over, input into and endorsement of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Unveils Advisory Group to Navigate CHESS Replacement Project

    By Editors | 04/08/2023

    ASX established an Advisory Group to provide strategic advice and restore confidence in the beleaguered CHESS replacement project.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Pledges to Implement Further Governance Improvements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2023

    ASX has pledged to, within three months, implement 16 recommendations made by Herbert Smith Freehills in its review of the group’s governance structure.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Westpac and CBA Pilot Test Digital Australian Dollar

    By Editors | 25/07/2023

    Westpac and CBA used a CBDC to execute trades with certificates of deposit. Imperium Markets hosted the trades on its marketplace.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC to Host Industry Roundtable on CHESS Replacement Project

    By Editors | 17/07/2023

    ASIC chair Joe Longo will chair an industry roundtable on 2 August to discuss a proposed CHESS replacement solution.

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