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ArticleRevised verification of identity requirements in Queensland - 5 February 2016These amendments, consistent with other states, are based on the standards in the Electronic Conveyancing National Law.AustraliaFinance and BankingHopgoodGanim
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ArticleThe exposure draft legislation for Foreign Financial Service Providers (FFSPs) has dropped – just in time for Christmas. Thank you, TreasuryThe new legislation may provide relief to FFSPs to promote diversified investment opportunities for Australian investors.AustraliaFinance and BankingPiper Alderman
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ArticleThe Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking, superannuation & financial services industry – and they said we did not need it!The Royal Commission was reluctantly agreed to, but has thrown up some startling events in modern Australian banking.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
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ArticleTimor-Leste: Establishment of a Central BankThe establishment of a Central Bank demonstrates that East Timor is putting in place a financial and economic structure.AustraliaFinance and BankingPacific Legal Network
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