Philippines Proposes Raising Audit Exemption Threshold for Micro Firms

12/11/2025

The SEC wants to lift the asset threshold for mandatory audits to PHP 3 million to ease the compliance burden on small businesses.

Enforcement

Australia Police Charge NAB Manager in A$200M Fraud Syndicate

12/11/2025

A senior NAB manager has been charged for his alleged 'gatekeeper' role in a A$200 million fraud syndicate, prompting a review of the bank's internal controls.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

12/11/2025

The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

12/11/2025

The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

12/11/2025

Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

Enforcement

South Korea Fines Hana Bank for Private Fund Mis-selling

11/11/2025

The FSS has penalised the bank for distorting risks and omitting key information when selling KRW 378 billion of funds to investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

11/11/2025

ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

11/11/2025

InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox

11/11/2025

BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.