Fintech / Regtech

Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

29/10/2025

Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Delays Card Surcharge Reforms Amid Clashing Industry Views

29/10/2025

The RBA has pushed the decision to March 2026 after receiving extensive feedback on proposed surcharge ban and interchange fee cuts.

ASIC Warns Firms on Legal Duty to 'Put Customers First'

29/10/2025

ASIC highlights enforcement on hardship and fees, signals move to publish firm-level complaint data to drive better consumer outcomes.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Raid NH Securities Over Tender Offer Insider Trading Probe

29/10/2025

A senior executive is accused of leaking information on 11 deals, leading to an alleged KRW 2 billion in illicit gains.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Opens Shanghai Office Amid China's Push for Digital IDs

29/10/2025

The foundation's move supports China’s drive to digitalise trade and follows local incentives to subsidise Legal Entity Identifier issuance.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Suspends Ex-Broker for Misconduct Linked to Ramp-and-Dump Probe

29/10/2025

The SFC has penalised a former Shanxi Securities representative for using a client’s password to place 945 trades.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

29/10/2025

The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Updates Guidance on Staff Registration and Vetting

29/10/2025

The HKMA has consolidated existing rules, emphasising due diligence, reference checks, and the personal liability of senior managers.

Enforcement

Australia Raids WiseTech Over Founder's 'Blackout Period' Share Trading

29/10/2025

ASIC and the AFP searched WiseTech Global’s Sydney office over alleged share trading by founder Richard White.