Enforcement

Australia Raids WiseTech Over Founder's 'Blackout Period' Share Trading

29/10/2025

ASIC and the AFP searched WiseTech Global’s Sydney office over alleged share trading by founder Richard White.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Reaffirms Crypto Ban, Warns on Stablecoin Risks

29/10/2025

The PBOC will continue its crackdown on virtual currencies and monitor overseas stablecoins while launching new e-CNY infrastructure.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Additional Guidance on Climate Risk Management

29/10/2025

The HKMA is urging banks to adopt quantitative metrics, bridge data gaps, and embed climate considerations across all traditional risk types.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Grants ‘No Action’ Relief on Climate Reporting

29/10/2025

The FMA is granting temporary relief to entities set to be excluded from its climate reporting regime, which will see thresholds significantly raised.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Korea Publishes Analysis of Won Stablecoin Risks

29/10/2025

The BOK's new white paper outlines major risks to financial stability and proposes a strict, bank-centric regulatory framework ahead of planned legislation.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link

29/10/2025

The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

29/10/2025

The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

Japan's New Government to Unveil Financial Sector Strategy by Year-End

29/10/2025

New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will develop a 'Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan' and a broader strategy to boost Japan's asset management appeal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF

29/10/2025

The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.