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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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