All posts tagged "RBA"
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513Featured ArticlesSFTR: An Opportunity to Upgrade, Automate
DTCC's Val Wotton and Oliver Williams explain the challenges SFTR presents in Asia, and how firms can best prepare in the lead-up to implementation starting in April 2020.
June 17, 2019 -
774AML / KYCHKMA Sets Out AML/CFT Best Practices for SME Onboarding
A thematic review has concluded that authorised institutions have in general applied the risk-based approach to AML/CFT measures, but there is room for improvement.
June 17, 2019 -
343Australia & NZRBA Proposes Financial Penalties for Slow NPP Adoption
The RBA recommends the introduction of an enforceable sanctions regime and possible financial penalties for NPP participants that do not support core capabilities within a specific period of time.
June 14, 2019 -
343Australia & NZ
RBA Says Banks Can Hold More Govt Securities to Meet LCR
Banks can increase the proportion of government securities they hold to meet prudential liquidity requirements.
June 10, 2019 -
426Australia & NZAPRA Proposes Loosening of Mortgage Rules
APRA proposes to give ADIs more flexibility in the way they assess mortgage loan serviceability, while also increasing the maximum borrowing capacity for a given borrower.
May 22, 2019 -
522Australia & NZAustralia Seeks Mandatory Carbon Risk Reporting by 2021
A green political party in Australia has announced a new policy that will make carbon risk reporting mandatory for banks, insurers, super funds and the largest listed companies in 2021.
May 10, 2019 -
671Australia & NZ
Australian Regulators Urge Action on LIBOR Transition
Firms should be aware of the size and nature of their LIBOR exposures, put in place robust fall-back provisions in LIBOR contracts, and be taking action to transition to alternative rates.
May 10, 2019 -
541Big PictureCentral Banks Call for Collective Action to Mitigate Climate Risks
The Central Banks and Supervisors 'Network for Greening the Financial System' has published a report providing recommendations to mitigate climate-related financial risks.
April 23, 2019 -
479Australia & NZ
Australia Consults on Payments System Migration to ISO 20022
The RBA and Australian Payments Council have issued a consultation to help the industry agree on key strategic decisions for migrating the payment system to ISO 20022 by end-2024.
April 10, 2019 -
1.1KAustralia & NZAustralian Financial Sector Teams Up on Climate Initiative – Report
Overseen by APRA, a group of industry players – including the big four banks – are looking to reshape the financial system to ensure readiness for climate risks.
March 30, 2019
