Australia

    Structural Regulation

    ANZ Faces Regulatory, Industry Scrutiny Over Proposed Suncorp Deal

    By Editors | 24/07/2022

    ANZ will need approval from the ACCC, the Federal Treasurer and Queensland officials. The Finance Sector Union is calling for the deal for be rejected.

    Market Abuse

    ASIC Expects Market Participants to Detect Pump and Dump Activity

    By Editors | 23/07/2022

    New report sets out indicators and good practices to help market participants detect, prevent, and respond to pump and dump activity.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Consults on New Licence Conditions Under CoFi

    By Editors | 21/07/2022

    Banks, insurers and non-bank deposit takers will need a ‘financial institution licence’ issued by the FMA starting in early 2025.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ACCC Chair Calls for Joint Response to Financial Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2022

    ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb says banks have a responsibility to protect customers from investing in scam cryptocurrency schemes.

    Operational Risk

    APRA Finalises New Standards on Super Fund Investment Governance

    By Editors | 21/07/2022

    The new standard will commence on 1 January 2023. APRA will consult on additional guidance later this year, also covering ESG risks.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Imposes Eight Year Bans Over Pressure Selling of CFDs

    By Editors | 21/07/2022

    Two executives have been banned for eight years after their firm engaged in “unconscionable conduct” including the use of pressure selling tactics.

    Capital Adequacy

    APRA Removes Remaining Capital Overlay Applied on Allianz

    By Editors | 20/07/2022

    APRA says it is satisfied that Allianz has fulfilled its commitments set out in a court enforceable undertaking undertaken in March 2021.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBNZ Launches New Standing Repo Facility

    By Editors | 19/07/2022

    The facility will allow eligible counterparties to lend NZD overnight and receive New Zealand government bonds as collateral.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    New Zealand Court Dismisses Appeal of First AML Act Convictions

    By Editors | 19/07/2022

    Jiaxin Finance, its sole director and his mother were sentenced to pay fines for AML/CFT violations in 2020. Their appeals have been dismissed.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    NSW Authorities Inquire Into Money Laundering via Gaming Machines

    By Editors | 17/07/2022

    NSW Crime Commission issued new papers as part of an inquiry into money laundering via electronic gaming machines at pubs, clubs and hotels.

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