Enforcement

Hong Kong Police Arrest 29 in Anti-Loan Sharking Crackdown

28/08/2025

Since mid-May, four coordinated operations have seen dozens arrested, including minors, for predatory lending and "excessive interest rates".

RBI Signals Openness to Easing Banking Sector Rules on Foreign Ownership

28/08/2025

The RBI approved a bid by Japan's SMBC to increase its strategic investment in YES Bank, while also helping pave the way for a foreign entity to buy IDBI Bank.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Enforcement

SFC Reaffirms “Uncompromising” Approach Towards Criminal Syndicates

27/08/2025

SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong outlined a series of enforcement and governance measures aimed at tackling criminal syndicates and safeguarding market integrity.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Superannuation Trustee Over Shield Master Fund Losses

27/08/2025

ASIC alleges Equity Trustees failed to properly vet the Shield Master Fund before offering it to thousands of members, compromising around AUD 160 million in savings.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

27/08/2025

The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

ESG / Sustainability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.

Enforcement

SFC Fines HSBC HKD 4.2m for Research Disclosure Breaches

26/08/2025

The SFC cited years of systemic data and control deficiencies that led to thousands of incorrect disclosures in investment research reports.