Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Criticises Super Funds for ‘Superficial’ Retirement Communications

15/10/2025

ASIC has found a lack of urgency among trustees in improving member engagement, with significant gaps in support for vulnerable groups.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New Zealand Eases LVR Restrictions for Mortgage Lending

15/10/2025

The RBNZ will increase ‘speed limits’ for high loan-to-value lending in a first decision by its new Financial Policy Committee.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

15/10/2025

The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong to Cap Loans for Money Lenders Based on Borrower Income

15/10/2025

The FSTB is inclined to support debt-to-income ratio limits and mandate credit data sharing following a public consultation on tightening regulations.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Amends Lawsuit Against Equity Trustees Over Shield Fund Losses

15/10/2025

ASIC has amended its lawsuit against the superannuation trustee, adding a claim for member compensation to its initial penalty action.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

14/10/2025

A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Finds AMTD Global Markets Liable for Contempt

14/10/2025

The firm, now oOo Securities, must produce documents related to an IPO investigation and faces a fine for non-compliance.

Structural Regulation

Australia Revamps Super Taxes for High Earners, Boosts Low-Income Support

14/10/2025

The government has delayed and redesigned a controversial tax on large superannuation balances and will increase a tax offset for low-income workers.

Payments & Settlements

China and Macao Central Banks Sign Pact to Link Payment Systems

14/10/2025

The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to improve cross-border payment efficiency and facilitate new fund transfer channels for financial institutions.