RBA warns ASX transformation cannot put critical systems at risk

Warwick Ponder
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29 Sep, 2026
The Reserve Bank says ASX remains below expectations on governance, operational resilience and risk management, despite upgrading two facilities after improvements to the ageing CHESS settlement system during the year.
RBA warns ASX transformation cannot put critical systems at risk

The Reserve Bank says ASX remains below expectations on governance, operational resilience and risk management, despite upgrading two facilities after improvements to the ageing CHESS settlement system during the year.

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