ESG / Sustainability

Japan Amends Regulations to Align with New Carbon Credit Framework

17/12/2025

Rules for banks, insurers, and brokers have been updated to reflect new terminology for internationally-traded emission reduction credits, effective from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: New eMPF System to Achieve Fee Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule

17/12/2025

The new centralised digital platform is now expected to hit its primary administration fee reduction target in five years, not ten.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Amends Banking Act to Limit Costs That Can be Passed to Borrowers

16/12/2025

A new Banking Act amendment will bar banks from passing costs like deposit insurance premiums and guarantee fund contributions to borrowers.

Enforcement

Former CEO Shayne Elliott Sues ANZ Over Bonus Payment Cut

16/12/2025

Shayne Elliott is suing ANZ after his long-term bonuses were cut to zero, a move the bank defends as being in line with APRA's prudential regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Mandates New Client Disclosures for Derivatives Give-Up Trades

16/12/2025

NZX has announced rule changes clarifying client disclosure and notification requirements for derivatives give-up and take-up transactions.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Conflicts of Interest Management

16/12/2025

ASIC has issued updated guidance on conflicts of interest, warning that disclosure alone is often insufficient to manage them effectively.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes More Guidance Ahead of Major AML Reforms

16/12/2025

AUSTRAC has released a suite of educational materials to help firms prepare for upcoming AML law changes.

AML / KYC

HKMA Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Against 'High-End' Money Laundering

16/12/2025

The HKMA has identified weaknesses in how institutions handle sophisticated criminal schemes, urging enhancements in key control areas.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Revokes Remitter's Registration, Sues Two Others Over AML Reporting

16/12/2025

AUSTRAC has refused to renew the registration of an independent remitter while also launching civil penalty proceedings against two businesses for failing to meet their reporting obligations under the AML/CTF Act.