Australia

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Authorises AusPayNet, AP+ to Engage on Payments Infrastructure 

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

ACCC has given AusPayNet, AP+ and others interim approval to share information relating to the future development of Australia’s payments infrastructure.

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.