ESG / Sustainability

WFE Paper: Governance Quality Key to Carbon Credit Pricing

11/12/2025

A new WFE paper finds rule of law, not project quality alone, explains lower prices for developing economy credits.

ASIC Urged to Enhance Oversight of Company Auditors

10/12/2025

National audit office finds ASIC's supervision lacks depth, with recommendations for a major overhaul of its risk-based approach.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

10/12/2025

The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Exchange Group Launches AI-Powered Disclosure Search Service

10/12/2025

The new tool, developed by JPXI, aims to improve the analysis of corporate disclosures for investors and listed companies using generative AI.

Japan Establishes ‘Study Group’ on Corporate Risk Management

10/12/2025

The move aims to foster a common understanding among stakeholders in response to rising geopolitical and natural disaster risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Consults on Crypto Tax Reporting Framework, Stricter FI Penalties

10/12/2025

The plan includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and financial institutions, with automatic data exchange scheduled to begin in 2028.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications

10/12/2025

The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.

ASIC Publishes "Catalogue" of Obligations for Private Credit Funds

10/12/2025

ASIC has published a new catalogue outlining key legal obligations for retail and wholesale private credit fund operators.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Finalises Licensing Relief for Stablecoin, Wrapped Token Intermediaries

10/12/2025

New class relief exempts intermediaries from separate licensing and permits omnibus accounts for digital asset custody, building on earlier measures.