Fintech / Regtech

JPX to Enhance Access to Financial Market Data

05/02/2025

The JPX Research Institute will integrate its new J-LAKE data platform with Snowflake’s AI data cloud infrastructure.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Joins TSE Asia Startup Hub

04/02/2025

The TSE said it will work with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and other partners to provide fundraising and IPO support to companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Revises 2021 Guidelines on Transition Finance

04/02/2025

METI said the guidelines have been revised to take into account recent developments, including ICMA’s June 2023 handbook update.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand: TSB Bank Calls for Fairer Capital Treatment

04/02/2025

TSB Bank executives say the current capital settings prevent smaller banks from competing with large banks

Securities / Derivatives

TSE to Strengthen Investor Protections Amid Surge in Buyouts

04/02/2025

The reforms will require companies to improve disclosures on takeover offers and adopt measures to ensure fair pricing for minority investors

AML / KYC

Big Four Australian Banks Start Using ConnectID System

04/02/2025

Over 10 million customers will be able to verify their identities using ConnectID without sharing unnecessary personal information

Enforcement

Former Archegos CFO Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

04/02/2025

Former CFO Patrick Halligan played a key role in helping Archegos obtain loans and in concealing risks from counterparties and others.

Australia to Review Compensation Scheme of Last Resort

03/02/2025

The review will address concerns that the scheme will largely be funded by financial advisers, which will increase the cost of financial advice for consumers​.

Enforcement

Australian Federal Court Sides With APRA in BUSSQ Case

03/02/2025

BUSSQ had challenged APRA’s decision to require the firm to engage an independent expert to review its processes for assessing fitness and propriety