Australia & NZ
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Australian Regulator to Facilitate Securities Offer by Foreign Firms
Editors, Regulation Asia May 30, 2014The Australian regulator released a consultation paper proposing class order relief and guidance for foreign companies offering CHESS Depositary Interests over their shares to investors in Australia.
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Australian Regulator Urges Funds to Review Class Order Compliance
Editors, Regulation Asia May 30, 2014Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraging providers of investor directed portfolio services or so-called platforms to review ongoing compliance with class orders.
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Australian Regulator Issues Report on Confidential Information, Warns of Complacency
Editors, Regulation Asia May 27, 2014Australia’s disclosure regime ensures retail investors can trust the integrity of the market, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said, although it warned companies not to become complacent.
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New Zealand Regulator Sees Improving Confidence in Financial Markets
Editors, Regulation Asia May 21, 2014A survey by the Financial Markets Authority has found more people are confident in New Zealand's financial markets, but half are still unsatisfied with investment material companies give clients.
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Australia’s New APRA Rule to Squeeze Banks’ Returns, Cut Dividends
Editors, Regulation Asia May 9, 2014Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has told banks it will stop allowing lenders to use non-recourse debt to bolster their Tier 1 capital requirements.
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Australian Securities Regulator Outlines Initiatives to Cut Red Tape
Editors, Regulation Asia May 8, 2014Australia’s securities regulator has outlined ongoing and new initiatives to cut red tape and lower compliance costs for market participants.
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New Zealand’s Financial Markets Conduct Act to Promote Cultural Shift
Editors, Regulation Asia May 5, 2014A long-term cultural shift for the better is underway in New Zealand financial services as the new Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 takes effect.
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Australian Authority Proposes to Simplify Prudential Framework for Securitisation
Editors, Regulation Asia May 2, 2014The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a discussion paper outlining a revised standard for securitisation.
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New Zealand Market Regulator Eyes Easy-to-Follow IPO Offer Documents
Editors, Regulation Asia April 30, 2014New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will conduct a consultation on the proposal for easier-to-follow product disclosure statements (PDS) which will be required from companies listing on the country’s exchange.
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Australia’s Financial System to See More Bond Issuance, Says Central Banker
Editors, Regulation Asia April 21, 2014Australia’s top central banker sees the country’s financial system moving toward a more market-based sources of finance, particularly bond issuance.
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