Securities / Derivatives

SFC Consults on Proposals to Streamline Regulatory Processes

31/03/2025

For post-IPO matters, the SFC proposes a less disruptive alternative to suspension. For trading suspensions, applications for resumption will be processed more quickly

Hong Kong’s New CIES Receives Over 900 Applications Since Launch

28/03/2025

In-principle approval has been granted to more than 700 applications and “formal approval” to over 300 applications.

ACCC Opens Consultation on Draft Merger Process Guidelines

27/03/2025

The draft guidelines explain the processes the ACCC will use when assessing acquisitions under the new merger regime.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Keep Door Open for Bond, Repo CCP

27/03/2025

The CFR said regulatory intervention is not yet needed but it supports the industry exploring the introduction of central clearing in the Australian bond and repo markets.

BSP Directs FIs to Monitor for Election Fraud Red Flags

27/03/2025

Red flags include a surge in account registrations in areas known for vote buying/selling and large cash transactions during the election period.

Fintech / Regtech

AusPayNet Launches Industry Code for e-Conveyancing Payments

27/03/2025

AusPayNet says the new industry code will enhance security, standardise and provide efficiency to e-conveyancing payments.

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance on Holding Virtual Meetings

27/03/2025

The updated guidance sets out ASIC’s expectations on holding virtual meetings and includes the option to use telephone lines and webcasts.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches New QR Code Payment Service for Travel

25/03/2025

Nine participating financial institutions will offer a 100 percent rebate on fares paid with “TWQR QR Code for Travel” until 31 December.

Enforcement

SFC Penalises Brokerage and MiC for Poor Margin Financing Controls

25/03/2025

The SFC fined Enlighten Securities HKD 5 million and suspended its manager-in-charge for seven months.