Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX, CMU OmniClear Partner to Bolster Market Infrastructure

05/03/2025

HKEX and CMU OmniClear will work to establish infrastructure in Asia that could rival Euroclear and Clearstream.

Structural Regulation

ACCC Issues Guidance on Merger Reform Transition

04/03/2025

The guidance is to help businesses considering a merger in 2025, ahead of Australia’s new merger regime coming into effect from 1 January 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Publishes Response to Clearing and Settlement Inquiry

04/03/2025

The government already actioned two recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry, which focused on competition in clearing and settlement and the ASX CHESS replacement project.

Data Privacy

Australia Announces Next Steps to Enhance CDR Regime

04/03/2025

The Consumer Data Right regime will be expanded to non‑bank lending from mid‑2026 to promote greater competition and innovation in the market.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Launches New RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility

04/03/2025

The HKMA announced the first batch of 24 participating banks, allocating them half of the facility’s total size of CNY 100 billion

Structural Regulation

HKMA Eyes Supply Chain Opportunities for Hong Kong

03/03/2025

A working group has drawn up recommendations to help develop Hong Kong into a multinational supply chain management centre.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish Anti-Scam Centre

27/02/2025

Senator Mark Villar said the proposed “Philippine Scam Prevention Center” will complement the recently enacted AFASA law.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong Enhances ESG Disclosure Rules for MPF Funds

26/02/2025

MPF trustees are directed to review disclosures in MPF scheme brochures and make necessary updates and revisions by 30 September 2025.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Issues Guidance on Handling New Banknotes

26/02/2025

The BSP also directed banks to facilitate the removal of damaged banknotes and coins from circulation.