Also included in your specially curated round-up of important policy, research and regulatory updates – as well as what’s happening at FINSIA - are the minutes from the of the last RBA board meeting which show the board has not ruled out another rate rise if inflation isn’t falling fast enough to meet their 2-3% target by 2025.
In New Zealand, Kiwisaver is holding firm despite market volatility and new data shows the economy has grown.
ASIC
Businesses warned to double down on security around third party suppliers
Date for financial adviser registration extended to 1 February 2024
ACCC
Spike in scams threatening Chinese students
ACCC opposes Transurban’s EastLink acquisition proposal
Gas supply outlook for first quarter 2024 shows likely surplus
Smaller broadband providers eating into majors hold on market
APRA
APRA seeks feedback on improving effectiveness of hybrid capital bonds
APRA extends due dates for the submission of quarterly data reporting for insurers
ABS
Working days lost to industrial disputes remains low
ATO
Handover for key role on JITSIC network
RBA
Minutes show more tightening may be needed
NEW ZEALAND
NZ STATS
GDP increases 0.9% in June quarter
June quarter balance of payments
RBNZ
Assistant governor Karen Silk on three meanings for liquidity
