Australia

Enforcement

ASX Outlines CHESS Resourcing Plan in Response to RBA Rebuke

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ASX has committed to a series of actions to further strengthen its resourcing arrangements for the maintenance and support of CHESS.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Cancel Registrations of Inactive Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2025

Around a quarter of Australia’s 400-plus registered digital currency exchanges are believed to be inactive, and at risk of being co-opted by criminals.

Fintech / Regtech

NZ FMA Announces First Six Firms That Will Join Pilot Sandbox

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

Six firms will test new products and services in a controlled environment, helping the FMA to gain greater insights into new technologies.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Developing Standard Instruction Format for NPP Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

AP+ has provided an update on its work to facilitate the migration from the BECS, which is being decommissioned, to the NPP.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Set to Review Shareholder Approval Rules for M&A

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

ASX will review its listing rules on shareholder approvals for listed company mergers, focusing on reverse takeovers.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises Updates to Reporting Standard for Capital Adequacy

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2025

APRA will collect data on unrealised losses for securities in the liquid asset portfolio that are not measured at fair value.

Fintech / Regtech

Culture and Conduct as the New Moat in APAC’s Wealth Sector

By Mary Leung | 28/04/2025

Traditional competitive advantages are fading in APAC’s booming wealth management sector, making a strong client-centric culture the new key to success, writes Mary Leung.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Announces New Anti-Scam Protections, Compensation Approach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2025

If a bank fails to identify certain transactions as high-risk, it will have to compensate the customer fully.