Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand Consults on Options to Increase FMA Funding

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    Under the base case, the FMA needs an additional NZ$20mn in annual funding to respond to cost pressures brought on, in part, by the new financial advice regime.

    CBDCs

    Cambodia to Launch CBDC-based Payment System

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    The new payment system expected to launch in the coming months has the support of 11 banks so far, and will operate using a quasi-CBDC known as ‘Bakong’.

    AI Risk & Governance

    HKEX Explores AI Use to Review Issuer Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2020

    In the initial stage, HKEX has applied artificial intelligence to identify listed companies’ disclosures as required by some selected rules.

    Structural Regulation

    ESMA Consults on New Standards for Third-Country Investment Firms

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    The new Investment Firms Regulation (IFR) and Directive (IRD) will require third-country firms providing investment services and activities in the EU to report granular information to ESMA.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Drafts Laws on 22 Royal Commission Recommendations

    By Editors | 03/02/2020

    The draft legislation is aimed at enhancing protections for consumers and small businesses, and strengthening the role of ASIC and APRA.

    Structural Regulation

    SEHK Proposes to Allow Corporate Beneficiaries of WVR Structures

    By Editors | 02/02/2020

    Hong Kong’s stock exchange is proposing to allow eligible corporate entities to hold weighted voting rights in listed companies, subject to appropriate safeguards.

    Payments & Settlements

    Lao Central Bank Launches QR Code Payment Standard

    By Editors | 31/01/2020

    The QR code payment standard will minimise the use of cash, drive Laos towards a digital economy,  and boost socio-economic development.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Highlights Debt Market Concerns in Annual Work Programme

    By Editors | 31/01/2020

    The 2020 work programme provides an update on five existing priorities and an overview of planned work on a new priority – corporate debt and leveraged loans.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Approves MSE Launch of Weekly Interest Rate Futures

    By Editors | 31/01/2020

    The Metropolitan Stock Exchange has become the first Indian exchange to receive SEBI’s approval to launch weekly interest rate futures contracts.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    APRA Publishes Strategic Priorities for the Year Ahead

    By Editors | 31/01/2020

    Chairman Wayne Byres says publishing APRA’s policy and supervision priorities supports the regulator’s commitment to greater transparency and accountability.

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