Welcome to the latest edition of The Standard, which has more than 40 important policy, research and regulatory updates, including press releases and speeches.
Catch-up with everything from CSIRO's 7 Megatrends that will shape the next 20 years to news about ASIC's first DDO stop orders.
There are also updates from the ABA, ACCC, APRA, AFCA, the ATO, the Federal Government, the RBA and from New Zealand's regulators.
As always, your feedback is important, so do not hesitate in contacting us.
FINSIA
Tribute to APRA Chair Wayne Byres
ABA
Australian banks launch new credit report fact sheets
ACCC
Making Australia the world's hardest target for scams
Launch of CDR Sandbox, will assist participant design, build & testing
Consumers warned about fake investment opportunities as losses top $20m
APRA
Response to consultation on revisions to prudential standard on investment governance
Response to consultation on amendments to the definition of significant financial institution
VOLT's return of deposits complete
Increased transparency with new super publications
APRA consults on new prudential standard to strengthen operational resilience
Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for June 2022
Enhancing strategic planning and member outcomes in super
APRA Member Margaret Cole - Speech to the Financial Services Council Policy Briefing
Climate risk self-assessment survey findings
AFCA
Over 72,000 complaints taken to financial ombudsman in 2021-22
ASIC
Deadlines extended for unlisted entity financial reports
The first DDO stop orders to prevent offer of financial products to consumers
REP 733 ASIC enforcement and regulatory update: April to June 2022
Transitional relief extension for foreign financial services providers
Delay to the ASX CHESS Replacement Project and Independent Review
Updated Financial Services and Credit Panel regulatory guidance and new ‘your rights’ infosheet
ATO
Tipped off: ATO reveals most dobbed-in industries
Cyber
COBA welcomes new campaign driving PayID take-up in the face of rising scams
Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022
How financial services can face up to cyber threats in 2022
Federal
NHFIC commences Major Bank Lender RFP to expand lender panel for the Home Guarantee Scheme
Payment times reporting: updated guidance material
Electric Car Discount Bill introduced to Parliament
New loan commitments for housing fell 4.4% in June
5 Year Productivity Inquiry: The Key to Prosperity
Albanese Government passes Climate Change Bill in the House of Representatives
RBA
Inflation, Productivity and the Future of Money
Media Releases
Disastrous State of the Environment also has serious financial risks
CSIRO - Seven megatrends that will shape the next 20 years
New Zealand
CPI figures highlight challenges amid volatile global environment
FMA opens consultation on standard conditions for financial institution licences
