Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Banks Call on Lawmakers to Reconsider Capital Rules

11/03/2025

New Zealand’s large banks have asked lawmakers to consider whether the capital rules set by the RBNZ are too onerous.

AML / KYC

Australia Directs ACMA to Implement New Standard to Prevent SMS Scams

11/03/2025

The new standard will require telcos to check whether SMS messages sent using a sender ID correspond with the legitimate registered sender.

ESG / Sustainability

APRA Launches Review of Prudential Governance Framework

07/03/2025

APRA proposes a lifetime default tenure limit of 10 years for non-executive directors of banks, insurers, and super funds.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Directs Banks to Comply With New Guidance for Insurance Sales

06/03/2025

The new IA guidance sets caps on rates that can be used to illustrate the benefits of insurance products.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Consults on Release 1 of CHESS Replacement Project

06/03/2025

ASX will implement a new FIX Gateway and FIX messaging for trade registration, cancellation, and end-of-day price reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

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.

Market Infrastructure

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.