Markets & Infrastructure

    Market Data & Technology

    APRA Relaxes Phase 2 Timelines of Superannuation Data Project

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    The overall consultation timeline for Phase 2 of the Superannuation Data Transformation project is being extended from 9 months to 14 months.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand FMA Sets Out Priorities in New Corporate Plan

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    The FMA will prioritise work on three new legislative regimes: financial advice licensing, climate-related disclosures, and conduct licensing.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Proposes Reduced Barriers to Financial Advice Profession

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    Treasury proposes to remove tertiary education requirements for experienced financial advisers, and simpler requirements for new entrants to the industry.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSC Korea Unveils Reforms to Promote Digital Financial Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/08/2022

    The FSC will increase opportunities for FIs and fintechs to offer services via integrated apps, while ensuring consumer protections are in place.

    Data Privacy

    Australia Consults on CDR Expansion to Non Bank Lending

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    A report from Treasury says information about non-bank lending products as well as customer information should be subject to CDR data-sharing obligations.

    Structural Regulation

    US, Chinese Authorities Sign Audit Cooperation Deal

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2022

    PCAOB inspectors will be on the ground in Hong Kong by mid-September to conduct their inspections of auditors of US-listed Chinese firms.

    Trading & Investment

    China’s SAFE Warns Banks Against Aggressive Yuan Selling – Report

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    SAFE reportedly phoned several banks last week to warn them against aggressively selling the yuan, which has recently hit a 2-year low against the dollar.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Issues Internal Control Rules for Wealth Management Companies

    By Darien Choong | 29/08/2022

    The rules cover internal controls in relation to investment management, related party transactions, and risk reserves, among other areas.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia to Simply Corporations and Financial Services Law

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    Legislative amendments released for consultation are based on recommendations issued by the Australian Law Reform Commission late last year.

    Sustainable Finance

    ICE to Launch UK Carbon Allowance Options in October

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    UK Carbon Options will provide a new tool for managing carbon emissions price risk, building upon the launch of UK carbon allowance futures in May 2021.

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