Structural Regulation

ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

15/12/2025

ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

KYC & CDD

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules

15/12/2025

The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.

Structural Regulation

FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

15/12/2025

The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

Custody & Infrastructure

Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market

13/12/2025

The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Amends 'Leap-Forward' Plan to Bolster Asset Management Sector

12/12/2025

The FSC has relaxed rules on overseas delegation and expanded offshore sales definitions to boost Taiwan's asset management hub ambitions.

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch KRW 150 Trillion Growth Fund, New Sovereign Wealth Fund

12/12/2025

Seoul plans a major economic push, separating its fund strategy to emulate Singapore's successful GIC and Temasek two-track model.

KYC & CDD

Australia's FAAA Launches Digital ID Tool to Meet AML Rules

12/12/2025

The tool, launched by the Financial Advice Association of Australia, aims to help financial advisers meet 'Safe Harbour' provisions under AML/CTF laws.

Reporting & Disclosures

HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool

12/12/2025

HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.

Tokenisation

Australian Fintechs to Pilot Tokenised Asset-Backed Securities

12/12/2025

A consortium of fintech firms will pilot a tokenised AUD 250 million asset-backed security under the RBA's Project Acacia.