CONTEXT This is an area where it is probably fair to say that close enough is not good enough. There is a central regulatory pre-condition that regulates the ability to claim retail regulatory treatment in relation to cash. This is set out in APRA Prudential Standard APS 210 Liquidity. The requirement is expressed is APS … Read more

This edition of our FSR Australia Notes focuses on the concept and dimensions of regulatory risk. We see this as an increasingly important area of financial services regulation, as following the Financial Services Royal Commission, a financial institution’s relationship with the regulators is particularly paramount. There are many factors underpinning this observation, including the more … Read more

Professionalism in financial services was the topic addressed last Thursday 11 October by a range of speakers presenting at the 2018 FINSIA Summit.  Throughout this year, key regulators have spoken openly about the importance of professionalism in the banking sector and the role it plays in rebuilding community trust. The public hearings of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services has also highlighted the significant work that lies ahead in order to restore trust and confidence in the sector. Read more

This page is an extract from the presentation addressing current APRA superannuation initiatives, and in particular: APRA Related Party Arrangements Thematic Review APRA Discussion Paper – Post-implementation review of APRA’s superannuation prudential framework We hope that this summary and overview of key points is helpful.  Please let get in touch with Michael Vrisakis if you would … Read more