Fintech / Regtech

BIS Names IMF Digital Money Expert as New Innovation Hub Chief

28/11/2025

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli will lead the BIS Innovation Hub's work on fintech, including its hubs in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Announces Decision to Impose New Limits on Mortgage Lending

28/11/2025

APRA is activating debt-to-income limits as a new macroprudential tool to pre-emptively contain risks from high household indebtedness and rising property prices.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Partners TransUnion to Improve Financial Literacy, Education

27/11/2025

The free e-learning course aims to boost financial literacy and inclusion, addressing high consumer demand for credit knowledge.

Sanctions

Hong Kong Licensed Lender Linked To Sanctioned Prince Group – Report

27/11/2025

An associate of sanctioned Prince Group's Chen Zhi is tied to a licensed money lender that holds a mortgage over shares in a Hong Kong-listed firm.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

27/11/2025

RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

Super Funds Under Fire for Lack of Progress in Addressing Retirement Outcomes

27/11/2025

APRA and ASIC found a widening gap in how super funds are implementing rules that require them to assist members in improving retirement outcomes.

ESG / Sustainability

CA ANZ Launches Guidance to Support Climate and Sustainability Reporting

27/11/2025

The new 'Sustainability Playbook' aims to enable accountants to support companies in meeting the requirements under Australia and New Zealand's climate reporting regimes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Introduces Bill to License Digital Asset Platforms

27/11/2025

The new framework will require crypto and tokenised asset platforms to hold an Australian financial services licence to boost protection.

Enforcement

Australia Court Orders Cbus to Pay Hefty Fine Over 'Serious' Claims Failures

26/11/2025

The Federal Court ordered Cbus to pay a AUD 23.5 million penalty for “serious failures” to handle insurance claims in a case brought by ASIC.