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.

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.