Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges MPF Intermediary with Fraud

02/05/2024

A former insurance agent of FWD Life allegedly conspired with four clients to apply for early withdrawal of their MPF using false documents.

Enforcement

QLD Police Charge Four for ‘Boiler Room’ Investment Fraud

01/05/2024

Approximately 30 people were defrauded of over A$1.5 million between 2018 and 2021. Four people were arrested and charged.

ESG / Sustainability

NZX Amends Listing Rules to Clarify Climate Disclosure Obligations

29/04/2024

The amendments also introduce requirements for issuers to appoint authorised representatives and provide NZX with their contact details.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Cross-Industry Platform to Boost Fintech Adoption

29/04/2024

‘FiNETech’ will enable financial institutions and tech firms to explore collaboration in the areas of wealthtech, insurtech, greentech, AI and DLT.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ATO Asks Crypto Firms to Hand Over User Data

27/04/2024

The ATO says the data collection effort is to ensure that crypto traders are fulfilling their tax lodgment, reporting and payment obligations.

Australia: MFAA Issues Updated Advertising Guidelines

26/04/2024

The updated guidelines are intended to facilitate compliance by members of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETFs to Start Trading Next Week

25/04/2024

Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs issued by ChinaAMC, Harvest Global Investments and Bosera Asset Management will start trading by 30 April.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Selects Ex-SFC Chair Carlson Tong as New Chair

25/04/2024

Carlson Tong will take over from Laura Cha as the new HKEX chair for a three-year term until 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

Preparations for Mandatory Climate Disclosures Must Start: ASIC

24/04/2024

ASIC calls on companies to put in place systems, processes and governance practices that will be required to meet new climate reporting requirements.