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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
Australia Consults On Designated Complaints Function Within ACCC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2024
Designated consumer and small business advocates will be able to submit a complaint to the ACCC about a systemic market issue.
Structural Regulation
Korea, Poland to Strengthen Financial Industry Collaboration
By Editors | 31/03/2024
The FSC is seeking to boost supervisory cooperation with Polish authorities and more permits for Korean banks to operate in the country.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Tables New Financial Advice Legislation in Parliament
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2024
The legislation is part of a broader package of reforms aimed at increasing the accessibility and affordability of financial advice.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Malaysia SC Enhances Conduct Guidelines for Capital Market Intermediaries
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2024
The revised guidelines include new chapters on the treatment of vulnerable clients, the provision of personal advice, and online offerings of capital market-related services.
Structural Regulation
UK, Australia Sign Auditor Recognition Agreement
By Editors | 29/03/2024
Auditors with professional qualifications in either the UK or Australia can more easily apply for recognition in the other nation.
Structural Regulation
China Starts Shutting Down Local Financial Asset Exchanges
By Editors | 29/03/2024
Local financial asset exchanges in Hunan, Liaoning, Xi’an and Chongqing have been closed, with regulators in other provinces and cities planning to do the same.
PEPs & Sanctions
Businesses Have Lost Over $100bn From Russia Exits – Report
By Editors | 28/03/2024
Russia has steadily tightened its exit requirements as sanctions pressure has ramped up. It now demands discounts of at least 50% on foreign asset sales.
Reporting & Disclosures
Australia Tables Bill to Introduce Climate Disclosures, Strengthen FMI Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024
The legislation will implement new mandatory climate reporting requirements and strengthen regulatory arrangements for FMIs.
Structural Regulation
Visa, Mastercard to Settle 2005 Antitrust Case for $30b
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024
The settlement, which is subject to court approval, will also give merchants more negotiating power and enable more competitive pricing.
Structural Regulation
SGX RegCo Requires Large Issuers to Submit Proposed AGM Dates
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/03/2024
The regulator highlighted that shareholders’ ability to attend AGMs is hindered if multiple AGMs are clustered within the same period.
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