Africa

Competition Amendment Bill 2018 aims to protect market participation of non-dominant firms
SA poised to follow suit in utilisation of non-competition merger control to protect State security in foreign mergers
New comparative guide on state of bank recovery and resolution laws in Africa
Asset management in South Africa – Ten things to know

Asia

India amends anti-corruption law
Amendments to Malaysian anti-corruption law
Deferred Prosecution Agreements in Singapore – five things you should know
Hong Kong: HKMA publishes Open API Framework

Australia

Consumer Data Right and Open Banking: Government moves forward on legislation
New AUSTRAC Compliance Report format for 2018
APRA’s review of the superannuation prudential framework
Australian financial services and sanctions law

Canada

FINTRAC introduces tools to assist reporting entities with AML obligations
Bill C-86 Strengthens Bank Act’s Consumer Protection Regime
OSFI proposes changes to the Liquidity Adequacy Requirements
Emerging Fintech innovation trends propelled by a global initiative

Italy

European Commission consults on draft Implementing Decisions under BMR
Updated EBA methodological guide on risk indicators and detailed risk analysis tools
ESRB Recommendation on EU macro-prudential policy framework published in OJ alongside MiFID II Delegated Regulations
Basel Committee and EBA report on Basel III monitoring exercise as of 30 June 2018

Germany

European Commission consults on draft Implementing Decisions under BMR
Updated EBA methodological guide on risk indicators and detailed risk analysis tools
ESRB Recommendation on EU macro-prudential policy framework published in OJ alongside MiFID II Delegated Regulations
Basel Committee and EBA report on Basel III monitoring exercise as of 30 June 2018

The Netherlands

DNB first central bank to sign Principles for Responsible Investment
European Commission consults on draft Implementing Decisions under BMR
Updated EBA methodological guide on risk indicators and detailed risk analysis tools
ESRB Recommendation on EU macro-prudential policy framework published in OJ alongside MiFID II Delegated Regulations

United Kingdom

EBA template for no-deal Brexit MoU with FCA and PRA
ESMA data operational plan in a no deal Brexit scenario
FCA Primary Market Bulletin No 22
ESMA statement on impact of no-deal Brexit on trading obligation for shares under MiFIR and FCA response

United States

Brexit: Doing business in the EU – Updated
Implementation of international standards can have collateral consequences
Brexit: what’s next ?
New virtual currency bills introduced in the U.S. Congress
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