ESG / Sustainability

NGFS to Issue New Climate Scenarios After Model Controversy

18/12/2025

The NGFS will publish new models in 2026 after a key academic study used in its long-term scenarios was retracted.

AML / KYC

Australia Regulators Hit Bendigo Bank with Capital Charge, Probe AML Failings

18/12/2025

APRA and AUSTRAC have imposed a capital add-on and launched an enforcement investigation into the bank's risk management.

Fintech / Regtech

Equifax to End Exclusive Data Deals in Australia After ACCC Probe

18/12/2025

The ACCC acted on concerns that exclusive contracts for payroll data were harming competition in the automated income verification market.

Sanctions

Australia Warns FIs on Iran Shadow Banking Risks, Details Evasion Tactics

18/12/2025

Advisory note from the ASO and AUSTRAC details methods including crypto, front companies and informal networks used to circumvent sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

18/12/2025

Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Overhauls Bank Capital Rules, Easing CET1 Requirements

18/12/2025

The RBNZ is modernising its framework to lower funding costs, boost competition, and align more closely with Australian bank regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Restrictions on Non-Investment-Grade Fund Investments

18/12/2025

The FSC has amended investment limits for various fund types, increasing the cap for non-investment-grade bond funds and consolidating other limits.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Scraps Shareholder Checks for Financial Groups Owning Savings Banks

18/12/2025

The regulatory change aims to reduce compliance burdens and increase the incentive for financial holding companies to acquire savings banks.