Enforcement

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tightee Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

04/08/2025

A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS-backed Group Urge Regulatory Convergence on Stablecoins

04/08/2025

A new GFTN report warns divergent national rules risk creating 'walled gardens' and calls for global standards and cooperation to unlock cross-border payment potential.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Desires Regulatory Oversight of High-Value Clearing System

04/08/2025

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on designating the country's "High Value Clearing System", citing its systemic importance.

Enforcement

New Zealand’s Christchurch Casino Agrees to NZD 5.06m AML Penalty

04/08/2025

Christchurch Casinos admitted to seven breaches of New Zealand's AML laws following a regulatory investigation by the DIA.

Australia Proposes to Extend CSLR Levy Across Wider Financial Industry

03/08/2025

Consultation paper proposes ways to deal with the financial advice sub-sector exceeding its statutory sub-sector levy cap by AUD 47.3 million.

Capital / Liquidity

Regulators Favour Indirect Public Backstops for Bank Resolution: BIS Paper

02/08/2025

A new BIS paper shows a move towards temporary public loans to resolution funds, which are then recouped from the financial industry to protect taxpayers.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

02/08/2025

The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

02/08/2025

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

01/08/2025

New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.