APRA RELEASES RESPONSE TO MINOR FRAMEWORK UPDATES FOR ADIS, INSURERS AND RSE LICENSEES

SYDNEY, Nov. 21 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to consultation on proposed minor amendments to the prudential and reporting framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), insurers and registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensees. The response letter issued today follows the release of the proposed update for consultation in September 2025. These mi...


FOREIGN INVESTMENT DECISION

CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 21 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today, I have accepted the very clear and unambiguous recommendation from the Foreign Investment Review Board to block Cosette Australia Holdings Pty Ltd and Cosette Australia Bidco Pty Ltd from acquiring a 100percent interest in Mayne Pharma Group Limited on national interest grounds. My decision is entirely consistent with the FIRB advice that the proposal would be contrary to Australia's national intere...


YES SECURITIES' OMNI App Brings Smarter, Faster Demat Account Access to Retail Investors

India, Nov. 20 -- YES SECURITIES, a subsidiary of YES BANK, launched its OMNI app on March 18, 2025, offering retail investors a faster and more personalised way to access stock markets. The new platform simplifies the account opening process while giving users greater control over their investment choices.Key Takeaways:The OMNI app, launched on March 18, 2025, enables Demat account opening in under 10 minutes with 3-in-1 account integrationThe platform supports trading across equity, derivative...


Australia: H&D Capital Owns Trademark for 'HD CAPITAL'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- H&D Capital Pty. Ltd., owns the trademark (2539026) for 'HD CAPITAL' till April 11, 2035. Status: registered: Registered/protected Class: 36 [capital investment; asset management; hedge fund management; management of hedge funds; fund management; hedge fund investment services; funds management; financial fund management; financial investment brokerage services; financial management of fund investment; financial administration of fund investment; private equity investment...


Australia: EASTERN VITALITY TECHNOLOGY Owns Trademark for 'Charmony'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- EASTERN VITALITY TECHNOLOGY Pty. Ltd., owns the trademark (2539120) for 'Charmony' till April 11, 2035. Status: registered: Registered/protected Classes: 3 [scented sachets], 14 [bead bracelets] and 30 [tea; herbal tea] Type of Mark: Word Date of Acceptance: June 9 Registration Advertised: Nov. 19 For further details contact EASTERN VITALITY TECHNOLOGY Pty. Ltd. . The original document can be viewed at: https://search.ipaustralia.gov.au/trademarks/search/view/2539120...


Australia: Ravensburger Verlag and BRIO Own Trademark for 'BRIO Flora'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- Ravensburger Verlag Gmbh and BRIO AB, own the trademark (2553681) for 'BRIO Flora' till April 8, 2035. Status: protected: Registered/protected Class: 28 [Electronic games; games; toys; jigsaw puzzles.] Type of Mark: Word Date of Acceptance: Sept. 12 Registration Advertised: Nov. 19 For further details contact Griffith Hack and Ravensburger Verlag Gmbh . The original document can be viewed at: https://search.ipaustralia.gov.au/trademarks/search/view/2553681. Disclaim...


Australia: REMEMBERS FINANCE Owns Trademark for 'BECAUSE IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR MEMBERS'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- REMEMBERS FINANCE LLC, owns the trademark (2546145) for 'BECAUSE IT'S ALL ABOUT YOUR MEMBERS' till Feb. 12, 2035. Status: protected: Registered/protected Classes: 35 [Online accounting and billing services; accounts receivable billing services; accounts payable debiting services, namely, arranging for payment of invoices of third parties; administration, billing and reconciliation of accounts, namely, administration and management of billing system for member group on beh...


Australia: Zero Hash Holdings Owns Trademark for 'STABLECOINS FOR BABIES'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- Zero Hash Holdings Ltd., owns the trademark (2583742) for 'STABLECOINS FOR BABIES' till May 29, 2035. Status: protected: Registered/protected Classes: 9 [Downloadable educational software featuring instruction in blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and finance; downloadable educational course materials in the field of blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and finance; downloadable webinars in the field of blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and fi...


Australia: Myeong Ryun Dang Owns Trademark for 'MYEONG RYUN JINSA GALBI'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- Myeong Ryun Dang Co. Ltd., owns the trademark (2583642) for 'MYEONG RYUN JINSA GALBI' till July 28, 2035. Status: protected: Registered/protected Class: 29 [Prepared meat; processed pork; processed pork belly (samgyepsal); processed beef; lamb, processed; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; processed fish; pork; beef; tagine [prepared meat, fish or vegetable dish].] Type of Mark: Fancy Date of Acceptance: Sept. 12 Registration Advertised: Nov. 19...


Australia: Shenzhen Pindao Food & Beverage Management Owns Trademark for 'NAISNOW' and '2 CHINESE CHARACTERS'

Australia, Nov. 20 -- Shenzhen Pindao Food & Beverage Management Co. Ltd., owns the trademark (2539257) for 'NAISNOW' and '2 CHINESE CHARACTERS' till April 11, 2035. Status: registered: Registered/protected Classes: 30 [coffee; milk tea, non-milk based; tea; tea-based beverages; confectionery; cereal-based snack food; ice cream; condiments; non-medicated confectionery in jelly form; sugar; coffee beverages with milk; bread; cookies; moon cakes; cakes; pastries; buns; nougat; chocolate; iced te...