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Australia
New Zealand Proposes Caps on Visa and Mastercard Interchange Fees
By Editors | 21/12/2024
The Commerce Commission proposed a draft decision which, if implemented, would reduce the fees charged to businesses to receive Visa and Mastercard payments.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Launches Tool to Enhance Visibility of Regulatory Change
By Editors | 20/12/2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Regulatory Initiatives Grid will help improve the sequencing and implementation of reforms
ESG / Sustainability
ACCC Issues Final Guidance on Sustainability Collaborations
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024
The guide informs businesses and other entities about the interaction between Australian competition law and sustainability collaborations.
Market Infrastructure
ANZ Expands Cross-border Payments Service to More Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024
The service will allow more than 400 international banks to route inbound cross-border payments through Australia’s NPP.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Proposes Measures to Boost Capital Market
By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2024
The measures will make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted assets, and improve the attractiveness and ease of listing on NZX.
Securities / Derivatives
APRA Identifies Valuation Governance Weaknesses at Super Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024
APRA said superannuation trustees need to further enhance their valuation and liquidity risk management practices.
Enforcement
New Zealand FMA Censures Pathfinder for Misleading Representations
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024
The FMA said Pathfinder Asset Management should have included information in social media ads about exceptions permitted by its ethical investment policy
Enforcement
Australia Settles Meta Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024
Meta agreed to pay A$50 million to compensate Australian Facebook users who had their personal information disclosed without consent.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Binance Over Misclassification of Retail Clients
By Editors | 18/12/2024
Binance offered crypto derivative products to over 500 Australian retail investors who were misclassified as wholesale clients.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, Australia Sign MOU to Expand Cooperation on AI
By Editors | 18/12/2024
Singapore’s Josephine Teo said the MOU opens new doors for AI collaboration across research institutes, businesses and government.
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