On 5 April 2011, the European Commission adopted a Green Paper and launched a wide-ranging public consultation on the EU corporate governance framework. This feedback statement presents a broad summary of responses to each of the 25 specific questions raised in the green paper.

The Financial Services Authority has released a consultation which assessed seven major providers of structured products between November 2010 and May 2011.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released for consultation a discussion paper outlining its proposals to introduce a new prudential standard for authorised deposit-taking institutions that issue covered bonds.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission annual report includes extensive licensing details, inside trends and ASIC’s results for the financial year 2010-11.