Structural Regulation

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Calls on Inactive Remittance Firms to De-register

07/08/2025

AUSTRAC has told inactive remittance firms to cancel their registration or be forced out, citing risks that dormant businesses can be bought and used by criminals.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Warns Kiwibank Over Flawed Customer Fee Controls

07/08/2025

The FMA has formally warned Kiwibank for failures in its systems and controls leading to significant overcharging of customers over more than a decade.

Capital Adequacy

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Proposes Easing Reporting Rules for Debt Issuers

06/08/2025

The SEC says the proposed changes seek to eliminate duplicate reporting for crowdfunded bonds and streamline disclosures for companies undergoing business rehabilitation.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

06/08/2025

Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.

Credit Risk

AMRO Offers Cambodia Recommendations on Tackling Bad Loans and Ensuring Stability

06/08/2025

ASEAN surveillance body AMRO recommends the creation of an asset management company to enhance banks' capacity to offload distressed assets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Tightens Audit Rules, Clarifies Sanctions for Independence Breaches

05/08/2025

The FSS has clarified sanctions for obstructing audit reviews and auditor independence violations. Leniency offered to firms recognised under 'Value-up' programme.

AI Risk & Governance

BNM Targets New Rules on AI, Open Finance and Asset Tokenisation

05/08/2025

BNM has announced three major regulatory papers to guide responsible innovation and data sharing in the financial sector.