Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Drafts Rules to Allow Discretionary Mandates into Private Equity

13/10/2025

The FSC aims to grant asset managers more flexibility by opening discretionary accounts to private equity and certain offshore funds, subject to strict conditions.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Proposes to Tighten Outsourcing Rules for Insurers

13/10/2025

New draft regulations require prior regulatory approval from the FSC for material offshore IT outsourcing and establish data residency principles for cloud services.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to "Regularise" Mainland Credit Data Sharing Scheme

13/10/2025

The move aims to help banks assess the creditworthiness of mainland individuals and firms, while new guidance is being drafted for using alternative data.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bourse to Ease Disclosure Rules to Revive IPO Market

13/10/2025

The PSE plans to relax compliance requirements for smaller firms to address a tepid year for new listings and encourage flotations from SMEs.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Warns of 'Significant' Gaps in Offshore Outsourcing Controls

13/10/2025

A review by ASIC has found serious weaknesses in how financial advice licensees and fund managers oversee offshore providers, exposing consumers to harm.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Formalises Competition Test for Prudential Policymaking

13/10/2025

The RBNZ has issued guidelines to ensure competition is weighed against financial stability goals, following a critical review of the banking sector.

RBNZ Seeks External Experts for New Financial Policy Committee

13/10/2025

The RBNZ has begun recruiting up to two external members for its new policy-making body, seeking independent experts to challenge and guide financial stability decisions.

Australia Introduces Bill to Combat Mandate Payday Superannuation

12/10/2025

New legislation introduced to parliament will require employers to pay superannuation on payday from 1 July 2026, targeting billions in unpaid retirement funds.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Unveils Draft Payments Law to Regulate Stablecoins, Digital Wallets

10/10/2025

The new framework will bring a wide range of payment service providers under a core licensing regime, levelling the rules for banks and tech firms.