Non‑major Australian banks are being given an additional three months to commence sharing of joint account data.
April 5, 2022Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, Future Fund, is reportedly trying to divest AUD 200 million of holdings in Russian companies.
March 9, 2022ASIC proposes that it will generally convene an FSCP sitting panel when misconduct is widespread or part of a growing trend, or where doing so can have deterrence benefits.
March 4, 2022The review will explore the extent to which implementation of the CDR drives value for consumers, increases competition, and drives innovation in data services.
February 16, 2022The government proposes to recognise on-the-job experience as meeting financial adviser education requirements. It will also review ways to simplify other compliance obligations.
December 31, 2021Australia's Council of Financial Regulators have endorsed the Treasury's plan to form a new working group on the regulation of the crypto-ecosystem.
December 23, 2021Treasury recommends government remove the legislative requirement for authorised credit representatives to be members of AFCA.
December 6, 2021Morningstar has expressed concern that the rules do not require super funds to disclose specific stocks or bonds held in portfolios run by external asset managers.
November 16, 2021The amendments allow accredited data recipients to sponsor other parties to become accredited or allow them to operate as representatives.
October 7, 2021The review recommends enhancing the government's powers to protect the payments system. A single, integrated licensing framework for payment services should also be introduced.
August 31, 2021