Sustainable Finance

Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

12/08/2025

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

Cybersecurity

APRA Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift from Super Funds

12/08/2025

APRA warned the industry to improve collaboration and controls following recent attacks on members, highlighting systemic risks and third-party dependencies.

Credit Risk

India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

12/08/2025

The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Court Orders Fintech to Pay Penalty for Disclosure Breaches

11/08/2025

iSignthis Ltd and its former CEO were penalised for misleading conduct and failing to disclose material information, ASIC said.

Stablecoins

Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

11/08/2025

Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea FSS Warns on Commodity ETP Risks Amid Volatility

11/08/2025

The FSS highlighted the dangers of leveraged products and price discrepancies fuelled by geopolitical turmoil, urging particular caution from investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

11/08/2025

The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

Market Abuse

Vietnam Regulator Orders Stricter Oversight on Broker Conduct

11/08/2025

The move follows a 43% market surge since April that has sparked fears of a speculative bubble, with the directive banning unauthorised advice and profit-sharing deals.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan Banks Directed to Open Single Complaint Window for Mortgage Disputes

11/08/2025

The move aims to protect first-time and owner-occupier homebuyers, with the FSC telling banks they should not summarily reject these applications.