Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Targets Board Oversight in Product Review Findings

09/12/2025

FMA review finds firms are failing to adequately review legacy products and boards lack proper oversight of consumer outcomes.

Data Privacy

China Consults on Draft Mandatory Data Security Risk Assessment Rules

09/12/2025

New draft measures mandate annual assessments for handlers of "important data" and look to standardise risk reporting across industries.

Operational Risk

China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk

09/12/2025

New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.

Anti-Money Laundering

Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System

09/12/2025

KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.

AI Risk & Governance

Australia Examines Misuse of AI and Exam Cheating by Auditors

09/12/2025

Government officials are reviewing Deloitte's contracts and questioning KPMG over AI's role in exam cheating that was not reported to ASIC.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Listed Company Regulation

09/12/2025

The draft rules aim to tighten corporate governance, combat financial fraud, and enhance investor protection for the country's listed firms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Aligns OTC Clear Margin Policy with New Reference Rate Model

09/12/2025

From January 2026, interest on cash collateral at the clearing house will be based on benchmark rates minus a handling fee.

Structural Regulation

SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

08/12/2025

The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

Sustainable Finance

Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access

08/12/2025

Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.