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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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