Fintech / Regtech

​Australian Banks Launches New Anti-Scam Defence

02/07/2025

​The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.

Market Infrastructure

New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia

02/07/2025

The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

01/07/2025

The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

ASIC Gives Licensees Extra Relief Under Reportable Situations Regime

01/07/2025

ASIC said the relief reduces some of the reporting burden on industry while upholding the objectives of the reportable situations regime.

AML / KYC

HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion

30/06/2025

HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Dealers and Custodians Rules

30/06/2025

FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Unveils Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets Development

27/06/2025

The latest policy statement on digital assets development introduces the so-called "LEAP" framework and builds on the 2022 policy.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Ex-HSBC Bankers with Bribery

27/06/2025

Former HSBC bank employees and intermediaries accept bribes for assisting clients of the intermediaries to open bank accounts.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital

27/06/2025

HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.