Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Chief Adrian Orr Resigned in March Over Funding Dispute

12/06/2025

The RBNZ released documents clarifying why Governor Adrian Orr abruptly resigned in March this year.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New Zealand Council of Financial Regulators Undergoes Review

12/06/2025

An independent review of the CoFR is underway to assess its effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

Trading & Investment

HK Exchange Issues Warning Against “Non-Standard” Networking Tech

11/06/2025

Prohibited activities include packet splitting and deliberate transmission of corrupt network packets, among others.

Trading & Investment

PSE Signs MoU Establishing Partnership with Taipei Exchange

11/06/2025

PSE and TPEx will cooperate on SME market incubation, ESG practices, ETFs, and bond and equity derivatives.

Market Abuse

ASIC Secures Guilty Pleas in Telegram ‘Pump and Dump’ Case

11/06/2025

Four individuals pleaded guilty in a case involving a pump and dump scheme using a public Telegram group.

Cybersecurity

APRA Demands Stronger Security Controls at Super Funds

11/06/2025

RSE licensees must complete a self-assessment of information security controls and ensure protections like MFA are in place for high-risk activities and privileged access.

Clearing & Post-Trade

LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

10/06/2025

LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Streamlines IPO Process for Faster Listings in Australia

10/06/2025

ASIC has adopted a new approach to cut processing times for prospectus reviews and reduce administrative burdens for IPO hopefuls.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls

10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.