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.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

14/11/2025

A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.

NZ FMA Issues Update on implementation of New CoFI regime

14/11/2025

The FMA also detailed its enforcement priorities and revealed the results of a survey about its communications and engagement with the industry.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Clarifies Capital Rules for ADI Trail Commissions

13/11/2025

APRA has permitted conditional netting of trail commission assets, aiming to harmonise capital treatment for banks using different accounting methods.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Jails Chinese Fraud Mastermind Over Multi-Billion Bitcoin Laundering

13/11/2025

The case involved one of Britain's largest-ever cryptocurrency seizures, stemming from a massive Ponzi scheme affecting 128,000 Chinese investors.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB to Set Global Nature-Related Disclosure Standards Based on TNFD Framework

13/11/2025

The ISSB will develop new rules based on the TNFD's work, which will pause its own guidance development.