Trading & Investment

HKEX Introduces Exemption for Dealing in Suspended Securities

21/02/2024

An exemption to the restriction on dealing in suspended securities has been introduced to facilitate stock option settlement.

Market Data & Technology

FSS Korea to Upgrade English Disclosure System for Capital Market

20/02/2024

FSS says the enhanced English electronic disclosure system will help to resolve the Korea discount and better serve foreign investors.

Structural Regulation

Australian Competition Tribunal Approves ANZ-Suncorp Merger

20/02/2024

ANZ and Suncorp welcomed the decision, while acknowledging that additional approvals are still needed to complete the deal.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Exchange to Launch VWAP Trading on 1 March

20/02/2024

Volume weighted average price (VWAP) trading enables investors to execute large orders without artificially inflating securities prices.

Liquidity Risk

BOK Governor Discusses Measures to Prevent Digital Bank Runs

20/02/2024

Governor Rhee Chang-yong said the Bank of Korea is considering allowing NBFIs to use its lending facility.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults Again on Super Fund Financial Resources Rules

19/02/2024

APRA’s new consultation proposes a “simpler approach” to its operational risk financial requirement (ORFR).

Anti-Money Laundering

Seven Arrested in Hong Kong’s Largest Ever Money Laundering Case

19/02/2024

The case involves a total of about HK$14 billion of suspected crime proceeds. HK$185 million in assets has so far been frozen or seized.

Anti-Money Laundering

SkyCity Facing NZ Court Proceedings for Alleged AML Failures

19/02/2024

The DIA alleges that SkyCity did not meet various obligations required under the AML/CFT Act.

Resolution & Recovery

HKMA Sets Out Resolution Planning Expectations in New Guidance

17/02/2024

A new chapter has been added to the Code of Practice setting out the measures banks should have in resolution plans.