Australia

New Zealand Market Regulator Eyes Easy-to-Follow IPO Offer Documents

By Editors | 29/04/2014

New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will conduct a consultation on the proposal for easier-to-follow product disclosure statements (PDS) which will be required from companies listing on the country’s exchange.

Australia’s Financial System to See More Bond Issuance, Says Central Banker

By Editors | 21/04/2014

Australia’s top central banker sees the country’s financial system moving toward a more market-based sources of finance, particularly bond issuance.

Australian Regulator Improves Capital-Raising Option for Mutual ADIs

By Editors | 15/04/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority said it is relaxing banking rules to give mutually owned authorised deposit-taking institutions more scope to fund their growth.

Australian Prudential Regulator Seeks More Flexibility in Regulatory Function

By Editors | 07/04/2014

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority seeks increased independence from the government or parliament to effectively regulate the banking, superannuation and life insurance industries.

Australian Banks Seek to Widen Money Laundering Net

By Editors | 03/04/2014

Justice Minister Michael Keenan has assured banks that they will not be “overregulated” despite tougher laws to counter money laundering and terror financing.

New Zealand Marks New Era for Financial Markets

By Editors | 01/04/2014

Commerce Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a new era for New Zealand’s financial markets as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes into force today.

Australia’s Inquiry Chair Warns on Basel Rules

By Editors | 01/04/2014

Australia’s head of the financial systems inquiry David Murray has warned that tough banking capital rules designed for the United States and Europe may be hurting economic growth in Australia.

New Zealand Regulator: New Policies Keep Investors Informed on Unsolicited Offers

By Editors | 27/03/2014

The Financial Markets Authority reported that new regulations are assisting investors to make better informed decisions about unsolicited or low ball offers.

New Zealand Central Bank Seeks Coordination of Monetary and Macro-Prudential Policies

By Editors | 27/03/2014

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sees a need to strengthen coordination between monetary and macro-prudential policies.