Credit Risk

APRA Clarifies Lending Guidance to Boost Property Construction

14/02/2025

APRA clarified that its 2017 guidance should not be taken to mean that banks should only finance property construction after it is 100% pre‑sold.

Payments & Settlements

FMA Offers Regulatory Clarity for E-Money and Payments Firms

14/02/2025

The FMA said there is “no specific licence” for e-money institutions or payments service providers in New Zealand but a range of regulatory obligations still apply.

Cloud & Infrastructure

NZ Inland Revenue Department Consults on Open Banking

13/02/2025

New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department is seeking information on open banking to develop a roadmap for potential use and adoption.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Passes “World-leading” Scams Prevention Legislation

13/02/2025

The law will introduce mandatory obligations for banks, telcos and social media platforms to prevent, detect and disrupt scams

Market Risk

HKMA Directs Banks to Enhance Interest Rate Risk Management

13/02/2025

The HKMA says AIs must strengthen the management of interest rate risk, emphasising CARs disclosure and usage of behavioural models.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

CBA, Telstra Expands Fraud Detection Collaboration

12/02/2025

CBA and Telstra’s expanded pact will implement a new anti-scam technology to help protect customers from identity theft.

Capital Adequacy

HKMA Consults on Amendments to Banking Capital Rules

12/02/2025

The amendments to certain definitions or provisions aim to enhance clarity and align with the Basel framework.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Banks Agree to Pause Rural Branch Closures

12/02/2025

Banks to pause rural branch closures until 2027 and also make their services available via Australia Post.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Updates Education Requirements for Financial Advisers

11/02/2025

The reforms will create a more sustainable education pathway and help address the current supply shortage of financial advisers.