Supervision & Enforcement

SFC Reaffirms “Uncompromising” Approach Towards Criminal Syndicates

27/08/2025

SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong outlined a series of enforcement and governance measures aimed at tackling criminal syndicates and safeguarding market integrity.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Sues Superannuation Trustee Over Shield Master Fund Losses

27/08/2025

ASIC alleges Equity Trustees failed to properly vet the Shield Master Fund before offering it to thousands of members, compromising around AUD 160 million in savings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

27/08/2025

The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SFC Fines HSBC HKD 4.2m for Research Disclosure Breaches

26/08/2025

The SFC cited years of systemic data and control deficiencies that led to thousands of incorrect disclosures in investment research reports.

Structural Regulation

Australian Super Funds Urges ASIC to Create Digital Disclosure Sandbox

26/08/2025

Australia's industry body for super funds has called on ASIC to provide a safe testing environment for innovative communication methods like infographics and modular content.

Market Abuse

New Zealand FMA Warns 'Shadow Insider Trading' May Breach Laws

26/08/2025

The FMA has clarified that using confidential information about one company to trade in a related firm is a conduct risk.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong to Create Mainland Data Flow Mechanism in AI Push

26/08/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has announced plans for secure cross-border data transfer as HKIC launches new AI talent initiatives.