All posts tagged "AFMA"
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519Australia & NZAustralia to Drop LIBOR in Cross Currency Swaps Trading
BBSW/LIBOR will shift to BBSW/SOFR in cross currency basis swaps trading, though the move presents challenges inherent to an IBOR/RFR pairing.
November 30, 2021 -
180Australia & NZ
AFMA Calls for Removal of ‘LIBOR Cap’ Imposed on Foreign Banks
AFMA is concerned that the LIBOR Cap will be replaced with a capping mechanism to be determined solely by the ATO.
October 22, 2021 -
490AML / KYCAustralia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime
The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.
October 22, 2021 -
132Australia & NZ
AFMA Calls For Speedy Passage of OBU Legislation
Delays in passing legislation to reform the Offshore Banking Unit regime could harm Australia and undermine how it is perceived by foreign investors.
September 2, 2021 -
438Australia & NZAustralia’s Financial Sector Welcomes 2021‑22 Budget Initiatives
The measures include an FMI reform package, relief for foreign financial service firms, changes to the superannuation system, and a new commencement date for the CCIV regime.
May 13, 2021 -
1.2KFintech / RegtechTrade Bodies Jointly Commit to Tackling Market Inefficiencies
The inefficiencies result from a prevalence of customised, paper-based legal documentation, a lack of data standards, and inconsistent reporting requirements.
July 31, 2020 -
511Australia & NZASX Finalises Updated Guidance for Clearing, Settlement Participants
ASX has finalised its updated guidance for clearing and settlement participants on their business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber resilience arrangements.
August 8, 2019 -
1.2KAustralia & NZISDA, FIA Respond to Singapore, Australia BMR Equivalence
The associations say a preferred approach would be to recognise Singapore's and Australia's regimes as a whole rather than the current benchmark-by-benchmark approach.
April 19, 2019 -
Australia & NZ
ASX to Take Control of BBSW
Financial Markets Association to hand over reins as ASIC cases continue.
December 2, 2016 -
Australia & NZ
Australian Regulator Censures BNP Paribas Over Rate Fixing
Australian Securities and Investment Commission has reprimanded BNP Paribas SA over potential misconduct involving the Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate.
January 29, 2014
