Market Infrastructure

New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect

02/07/2025

The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure

02/07/2025

Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.

Fintech / Regtech

​Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service

02/07/2025

​The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.

Market Infrastructure

New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia

02/07/2025

The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

01/07/2025

The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

ASIC Gives Licensees Extra Relief Under Reportable Situations Regime

01/07/2025

ASIC said the relief reduces some of the reporting burden on industry while upholding the objectives of the reportable situations regime.

AML / KYC

HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion

30/06/2025

HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Rules for OTC Dealing and Custodians

30/06/2025

FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development

27/06/2025

The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.