Custody & Infrastructure

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules

16/06/2025

The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.

Anti-Money Laundering

HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool

16/06/2025

Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.

Structural Regulation

SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

16/06/2025

The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

14/06/2025

Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

AI Risk & Governance

AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official

13/06/2025

Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration

13/06/2025

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.

Structural Regulation

SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

13/06/2025

SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

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.