Tag: Australia
Australian firms’ climate transition plans deemed inadequate by major investors
Three influential investor networks have criticised the current climate transition plans disclosed by Australian companies, branding them as "incomplete" or "inadequate" for investor needs.
RBA’s CBDC research shows long road ahead for digital currency
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released a comprehensive report that shines a light on the complexities of launching a CBDC in Australia.
Navigating the labyrinth of FATCA and CRS compliance in the APAC...
In a recent post by TAINA Technology, the company dug deeper into remaining compliant with FATCA and CRS compliance in APAC.
Australian firms required to disclose climate impact from 2024
The Australian government plans to implement mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements for businesses and financial institutions from 2024.
This is according to a consultation paper...
Shifting legal landscapes: Decoding UBO rule enhancements in APAC
Moody's Analytics recently put a spotlight on the ongoing ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) rule enhancements in the Asia Pacific region.
Australia’s fight against financial crimes: Arctic Intelligence’s CEO pushes for AML/CTF...
The Attorney General’s Department (AGD) in Australia initiated a public consultation on 20 April 2023 to discuss proposed reforms to the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime. These potential changes aim to broaden the current AML/CTF legislation to cover 'tranche-two' high-risk sectors including lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, company service providers, and dealers in precious metals and stones.
CBA takes a stand against cryptocurrency scams
As cryptocurrencies become increasingly popular, the risk of scams targeting investors has grown. In response, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has launched new safety measures aimed at safeguarding its customers. The bank will now impose restrictions, delays, and limits on certain payments to cryptocurrency exchanges.
Australia establishes new national net zero authority
The Australian government has created a new net zero authority to ensure key stakeholders can ‘seize the opportunities’ of the country’s net-zero transformation.
The...
Australia set to issue first green bond in 2024
The Australian government will issue its first-ever green bond in 2024 following an announcement by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
RBA releases use cases for pilot of CBDC in Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a collaboration with the Digital Financial Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) on a research project to explore potential use cases of CBDC in Australia.