Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Confirms Plans to Open ESAS to Nonbanks

31/03/2025

The Exchange Settlement Account System will first open to licensed non-bank deposit takers in NZ, then to other entities that meet the access criteria.

Enforcement

RBA, ASIC Take “Unprecedented” Action over ASX CHESS Outage

31/03/2025

ASX is ordered to engage an independent expert to undertake a technical review of its core technology infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand’s CoFI Regime Enters Into Force

31/03/2025

The CoFI regime requires banks, insurers, and non-bank deposit takers to establish, implement, and maintain effective fair conduct programmes.

AML / KYC

HKMA Ask Banks to Heed SFC Guidance on IPO Financing

31/03/2025

Banks are directed to comply with new SFC guidance on IPO financing, particularly the investor identification requirement under FINI.

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.