Enforcement

BUSSQ Publishes Independent Expert Report on Remediation Efforts

02/07/2025

APRA confirmed that BUSSQ has issued the report, which details the super fund’s efforts to address governance and risk management deficiencies.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Delta for Futures Market Manipulation

02/07/2025

ASIC alleges that Delta engaged in futures market and financial benchmark manipulation on 30 occasions.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect

02/07/2025

The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD100,000 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 Launches New Anti-Scam Defence

02/07/2025

​Australian banks have officially launched a new defence in battle against scammers known as “Confirmation of Payee”.

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.