Securities / Derivatives

China NFRA Drafts New Rules for Asset Management Trusts

04/11/2025

The proposed measures aim to curb risks by standardising products, banning principal guarantees, and setting new investor and concentration limits.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Consults on Overhaul of Disclosure Rules, Flags Valuation Weaknesses

04/11/2025

IOSCO is seeking feedback on a new issuer disclosure framework and has highlighted persistent weaknesses in financial valuations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Opens Crypto Market to Global Liquidity, Expands Product Rules

04/11/2025

The SFC is permitting shared order books with overseas affiliates and easing token listing rules under new investor protection safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Unveils 'Fintech 2030' Strategy to Boost AI, Tokenisation

04/11/2025

The new 'DART' strategy includes over 40 initiatives focused on data, AI, resilience and tokenisation to bolster Hong Kong's fintech hub status.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Bolsters Anti-Fraud Tech to Combat Online Investment Scams

03/11/2025

Regulators and police are deploying new data sharing rules, an AI-powered app, and telecom blocks to combat surging online financial fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

03/11/2025

APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Cboe to Exit Australia in Global Listings Retreat, ASIC Vows Orderly Sale

03/11/2025

The move is part of a global exit from corporate listings, coming just weeks after Cboe Australia was approved by ASIC to challenge the ASX's monopoly.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Flags Risk Modelling Gaps After Bank Stress Test

03/11/2025

The RBNZ has found that major banks can withstand a severe recession and bank run, but has flagged poor modelling of sectoral risks and heavy reliance on central bank liquidity.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

03/11/2025

The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.