Search

Japan Fair Trade Commission Press Releases 2025

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has published its press releases for 2025, detailing various activities including merger reviews, enforcement actions, and the issuance of guidance. These releases cover a range of industries and regulatory matters handled by the JFTC throughout the year.

Japan Fair Trade Commission Press Releases 2022

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has released its press releases for 2022, detailing various enforcement actions, training courses, and participation in international competition events. These announcements cover a range of antitrust and competition policy matters.

RBA Update on BECS Decommissioning Recommendations

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released an update on industry progress regarding the decommissioning of the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS). While acknowledging industry efforts, the RBA notes that risks persist due to a lack of consensus on the future of account-to-account payments.

RBA Guidance for Australian Clearing and Settlement Facility Resolution Regime

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has published final guidance on its Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facility Resolution Regime. This guidance, developed after a consultation period, outlines the RBA's approach to using its resolution powers over CS facilities to ensure financial system stability.

Reserve Bank of Australia Monetary Policy Board Appointment

The Reserve Bank of Australia announced the appointment of Professor Bruce Preston to its Monetary Policy Board. This notice also acknowledges the contributions of Alison Watkins, whose term concludes on February 28, 2026.

Capital Mining Limited Directors' Charges Discontinued

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) has discontinued charges against former Capital Mining Limited directors Peter Dykes, Anthony Dunlop, and Peter Torney. ASIC considers the matter finalised following this decision.

ECB Blog: Banks as Enablers of Market Integration and Investment Innovation

The ECB's Supervisory Blog discusses how banks can act as strategic enablers for market integration and investment innovation within the EU's Savings and Investments Union (SIU) initiative. The blog highlights the SIU's role in channeling savings into productive investment and enhancing Europe's competitiveness.

Speech on EU Banking Regulatory Framework

A speech by Patrick Montagner of the ECB discusses the fragmentation of the EU banking regulatory framework and calls for deeper integration. The speech highlights the need to remove barriers to capital and liquidity flows and further develop crisis management frameworks to enhance global competitiveness.

SRB Operational Guidance on Separability and Transferability Updated

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has updated its operational guidance for banks on separability and transferability. The revisions align with resolvability self-assessment requirements and provide an operational framework for transfer playbooks and testing, aiming to enhance banks' crisis readiness.

Single Resolution Fund Target Level Reached; Banks Not Paying Levies

The Single Resolution Board announced that the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) has reached its target level of over EUR 81 billion as of the end of 2025. Consequently, banks will not be required to contribute to the SRF for the third consecutive year, unless circumstances change.