Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Introduce Measures to Boost Stock Connect – Report

21/06/2024

New chair Carlson Tong said HKEX will introduce more measures to boost market turnover and new listings.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Suspends Ex-PICC Investment Manager

21/06/2024

The former investment manager failed to properly manage the risks of the fund, including liquidity and concentration risks.

NZ FMA Issues New Auditor Regulation and Oversight Plan

21/06/2024

By ensuring a high standard of auditing we aim to increase investor confidence in the quality of the audited financial statements of reporting entities, the FMA said.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Publishes New Sustainable Finance Roadmap

20/06/2024

The roadmap says mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements will commence for large companies and FIs from 1 January 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Issues Guidance for Users of Climate Statements

19/06/2024

The new guides are intended to help users such as investors and lenders to understand the CRD regime and the information provided in climate statements.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Launches Digital Version of Prudential Handbook

19/06/2024

The new handbook presents all APRA prudential standards, guidance and supporting information in a digital format.

AML / KYC

Australia NASC Joins Anti-Scam Intelligence Sharing Platform

19/06/2024

The NASC will be able to share and receive more intelligence such as scam phone numbers, URLs, and bank accounts and use it to protect more Australians.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Start Trading During Typhoons from 23 Sep

19/06/2024

Special arrangements will be available to smaller and mid-sized brokers. HKMA said banks stand ready to fulfill clearing and settlement obligations.

APRA Amends Audit Framework for Superannuation

19/06/2024

The changes reflect legislative reforms in relation to the financial reporting and audit requirements for superannuation.