Structural Regulation

HK and Ontario Deepen Cross-Border Investment Management Supervision

14/05/2025

The SFC and OSC will collaborate on the supervision of CIS investment managers operating in Hong Kong and Canada.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

AFCA Updates Guidance for Handling Add-on Insurance Disputes

13/05/2025

Financial firms have until 19 May to comply with the updated guidance, which focuses on complaints relating to add-on insurance.

Structural Regulation

ASX Proposes Reforms to Enhance Domestic Capital Market

08/05/2025

ASX has put forward seven key recommendations to enhance the attractiveness and global competitiveness of Australian public markets.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Issues New Regulatory Guide to Support BNPL Reforms

08/05/2025

The regulatory guide provides information to assist BNPL providers in complying with obligations under reforms passed in December.

Operational Risk

Hong Kong IA Authorises HSBC to Establish Captive Insurer

07/05/2025

The new entity, Wayfoong (Asia) Limited, will be the first captive insurer set up by a multinational enterprise based in Hong Kong.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

ICAC Charges Four Audit Staff Over False Accountants’ Reports

07/05/2025

The ICAC said the audit staff defrauded their principal as well as HKEX to secure the listing of a Macao construction firm.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Stock Exchange Signs Legal Aid Pact with Bar Association

07/05/2025

Under the agreement, stock market investors can receive free legal assistance to address harms such as those caused by securities fraud.

Operational Risk

RBNZ Publishes Stress Test Results for Insurers

07/05/2025

RBNZ said policyholder claims would be met in the “seismic” scenario that was tested, demonstrating the resilience that is built into the system.

Trading & Investment

ASIC Imposes Additional Licence Conditions on Macquarie

07/05/2025

ASIC cited failures in Macquarie Bank’s futures dealing business and OTC derivatives trade reporting functions.