ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code

25/03/2025

The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

AML / KYC

NZ DIA Issues Formal Warning to NZForex for AML Failures

25/03/2025

3,182 transactions over six years were not reported to the FIU due to a system issue that was identified and self-reported by NZForex.

Market Infrastructure

South Korea to Fully Reinstate Short-Selling Next Monday

25/03/2025

The FSC has implemented all the reforms needed to resume short selling across all listed stocks while also preventing unfair trading.

ACCC Opens Consultation on Merger Assessment Guidelines

25/03/2025

The draft guidelines outline the framework the ACCC will use when assessing notified acquisitions under the new merger control regime.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Central Bank to Phase Out Credit Growth Quotas

24/03/2025

The quota system, introduced in 2011, has been identified as a barrier to loan access despite surplus liquidity in the banking sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Exempts Fund Managers from Digital Asset Licence

24/03/2025

The new rules aim to integrate traditional financial institutions into the digital asset investment ecosystem.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Raises Foreign Ownership Cap in Select Banks to 49%

24/03/2025

While not applying to state-owned commercial banks, Vietnam believes attracting foreign investment will boost financial capacity and improve governance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Outlines Next Steps for Digital Asset Regulation

24/03/2025

A framework for digital asset platforms will be established, covering trading platforms, custody products, some brokerage arrangements, and certain other services.

Australia Drafts Bill to Modernise Financial Advice Laws

24/03/2025

The bill aims to implement reforms to improve the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and affordable financial advice for retail clients.