Read more about the article NCUA Prohibits Three Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution

NCUA Prohibits Three Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution

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NCUA Prohibits Three Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 31, 2023) – The National Credit Union Administration issued three prohibition notices in August 2023. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Amy Bradley, a former

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Read more about the article ASIC – RBA Issue Joint Letter of Expectations to ASX

ASIC – RBA Issue Joint Letter of Expectations to ASX

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Today, ASIC and the RBA (the Regulators) issued a joint letter outlining regulatory expectations of ASX Clear Pty Limited (ASX Clear) and ASX Settlement Pty Limited (ASX Settlement) when engaging with the newly established ASX Cash Equities Clearing and Settlement Advisory Group (Advisory Group). The Advisory Group, with Independent Chair Alan Cameron AO, was established to

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Read more about the article Reserve Bank and Digital Finance CRC Complete CBDC Research Project

Reserve Bank and Digital Finance CRC Complete CBDC Research Project

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) today released a report on the findings from a joint research project involving industry that explored potential use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia. The project involved the RBA issuing a limited-scale ‘pilot’ CBDC that was a

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Read more about the article Payments System Board Update: August 2023 Meeting

Payments System Board Update: August 2023 Meeting

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At its meeting today, the Payments System Board discussed a number of issues, including: The annual Assessment of the ASX clearing and settlement facilities against the Financial Stability Standards. The Board endorsed the Bank’s Assessment, which will be published after it has been provided to the Treasurer and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The

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Read more about the article Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

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At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.00 per cent. Interest rates have been increased by 4 percentage points since May last year. The higher interest rates are working to establish a more sustainable balance between supply and

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