Securities / Derivatives

SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

23/10/2025

The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Outlines Progress on Green and Transition Finance

22/10/2025

The FSC reports significant progress on its “Green and Transition Finance Action Plan”, already reaching 78 percent of its 2030 investment and financing goal.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Sets New Valuation Rule for Stripped Bonds Used as Collateral

22/10/2025

The FSC says stripped bonds used as guarantee deposits by securities finance firms will be valued at 85 percent of face value.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Another MWL Adviser Linked to Shield Controversy

22/10/2025

ASIC has banned Wade Spooner for eight years over advice linked to the collapsed Shield Master Fund, which has pushed MWL Financial Group into administration.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds

22/10/2025

The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Streamlines Prudential Rules for Islamic Banking

22/10/2025

The BSP has simplified capital requirements and adopted a flexible approach to liquidity rules in a bid to support the sector's growth.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Proposes to Tighten Shareholder Approval Rules for M&A

21/10/2025

ASX is consulting on lowering the cap for dilutive takeovers without a shareholder vote and adding new approval requirements for dual-listed companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Backs Industry Initiatives on Digital Asset Fund Compliance

21/10/2025

The SFC has signalled its support for efforts to strengthen risk management and compliance standards for digital and tokenised investment funds.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Communicating Audit Findings to Boards

21/10/2025

ASIC will inform directors when audit reviews begin and has expanded its oversight to include superannuation fund audits.