Enforcement

ASIC Targets Private Credit, Insurance in 2026 Enforcement Priorities

15/11/2025

ASIC has unveiled it 2026 priorities focused on poor governance in expanding sectors and cost-of-living pressures amid record enforcement activity.

Enforcement

Korea Boosts Whistleblower Rewards to Tackle Market Abuse

14/11/2025

The SFC has signalled intent to increase its budget for rewards after average payouts for market abuse tip-offs more than doubled.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets

14/11/2025

HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Stablecoin Issuers Could Become Major JGB Buyers – Report

14/11/2025

The head of a new yen stablecoin issuer says digital asset firms could fill the void left by the BOJ's tapering in the JPY 1,055 trillion bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Rising Audit Non-Compliance

14/11/2025

New Zealand’s FMA found 36 percent of reviewed audit files were non-compliant, highlighting weaknesses in fraud risk assessment and new quality management systems.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

14/11/2025

The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

ASIC to Revamp Moneysmart Platform, Citing Low Consumer Literacy

14/11/2025

ASIC is set to refresh its consumer education programme, linking the initiative to key enforcement priorities and new research findings.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan to Study Inclusion of Bitcoin in Strategic Reserves

14/11/2025

The central bank to draft rules and pilot a treasury programme using seized assets, following calls to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Cybercrime Agency Partners Fintech to Shape Digital Finance Policy

14/11/2025

The CICC's partnership with digital lender Juanhand will provide the government agency with industry insights to develop evidence-based regulations for the sector.