AUSTRALIA

    ASX Seeks Improvements in Operation, Says ASIC

    By Editors | 30/07/2014

    The Australian Securities Exchange Ltd will explore enhanced procedures around the operation of its futures market and consider listing applications from emerging market issuers as part of improvements the bourse intends to work on together with the country’s securities regulator.

    ASX Lowers Fees for Interest Rate Futures, OTC Clearing

    By Editors | 25/07/2014

    The Australian Securities Exchange Ltd said it will cut fees on interest rate futures and over-the-counter (OTC) clearing businesses for the first time in more than 10 years to increase trading volumes and boost its competitiveness.

    Australian Regulator Censures RBS over Interest Rate Manipulation

    By Editors | 22/07/2014

    Australia’s securities regulator has censured the Royal Bank of Scotland for its role in manipulating Australia’s bank bill swap rate.

    Australian Banks Face Pressure Over Real Estate Loans to Foreigners

    By Editors | 22/07/2014

    Australian banks are coming under scrutiny as politicians investigate their role in helping fund foreign investment in real estate.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australian Government Plans Mandatory Central Clearing of AUD Interest Rate Derivatives

    By Editors | 10/07/2014

    The Australian government is proposing mandatory central clearing of Australian-denominated interest rate derivatives (IRD).

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australian Regulator Reports on Fee Disclosure Norms for Super and Managed Investments

    By Editors | 08/07/2014

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a report on its review of the fee and cost disclosure practices in the superannuation and managed investment industry.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APRA Releases Discussion Paper on Super Reporting Revisions

    By Editors | 07/07/2014

    The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a discussion paper on proposed revisions to superannuation reporting requirements.

    MGSM Undertake Comprehensive HFT Study

    By Editors | 03/07/2014

    A team of financial researchers from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) will undertake Australia’s first comprehensive study into the impact of High Frequency Trading (HFT) on the quality of Australia’s financial market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Relaxes Key Management Personnel Equity Disclosures

    By Editors | 01/07/2014

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a new class order to assist in the preparation of directors’ reports for financial years ending on or before September 30, 2014.

    Australia’s Super Reforms Prompt Review of Investment Data Technology in Fund Sector

    By Editors | 19/06/2014

    Australia’s superannuation sector is increasingly turning to technology-driven solutions to harness the value of investment data amid growing complexity of investment operations in the industry.

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