AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Fines Eight Firms for Compliance Report Nonsubmission

22/04/2024

AUSTRAC issued infringement notices to eight firms that failed to submit their annual compliance reports.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Scraps Minimum Commission Rule for Stockbrokers

21/04/2024

The SEC says the removal of the minimum commission requirement will boost stock market activity and draw in retail investors.

AML / KYC

NZBA Calls for Scam Prevention Support from Government

19/04/2024

The NZBA wants the government to set anti-scam expectations for other industries in the scam ecosystem besides banking.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Consults on Incentives for CHESS Project Participation

19/04/2024

ASX is consulting on payment options and incentives to enhance engagement and testing activities for the CHESS Replacement project.

Market Infrastructure

HKAB Sets Launch Date for New Credit Reference Platform

19/04/2024

The new credit reference platform, known as ‘Credit Data Smart’, will start service on 26 April. Three CRAs are contributing data.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Develop New Derivatives Platform In-House

19/04/2024

The Orion Derivatives Platform will offer enhanced trading and clearing capabilities and the potential for near 24-hour trading.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Carbon Exchange to Offer Renewable Energy Certificates

18/04/2024

BCX will hold its inaugural REC auction in June 2024. The RECs will be supplied by state owned power utility Sarawak Energy.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBNZ Consults on Design Options for ‘Digital Cash’

17/04/2024

The RBNZ is seeking feedback on its judgments and design options for digital cash, which would be designed as a general-purpose CBDC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Issues Risk Management Guidance for DLT Adoption

17/04/2024

The guidance covers DLT network and smart contract design and governance, the associated risks, and the need for interoperability.