Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Flexible IRB Pathway to Boost Bank Competition

23/10/2025

APRA’s new framework offers a phased, more transparent process for internal ratings-based accreditation, responding to concerns from medium-sized banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and Jiangsu Province Sign MoU to Boost Financial Ties

23/10/2025

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation in capital markets, private equity, fintech, and wealth management, connecting Jiangsu firms with Hong Kong’s international financial services.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Signals Further Listing Reforms, Eyes Tokenised ETFs to Boost Market

23/10/2025

Officials have outlined plans to refine listing rules and promote innovative products like tokenised ETFs to bolster market competitiveness.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong to Bolster Support for eMPF Platform Following Complaints

23/10/2025

Authorities are doubling the eMPF Platform’s support staff and refining systems after users reported issues with contributions, registration, and customer service since its launch last year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF

23/10/2025

China Asset Management's spot Solana ETF has been approved to list on HKEX, expanding the city's regulated virtual asset offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Sanctions

Australia Charges Remitter, Warns Financial Sector on Sanctions

23/10/2025

A Sydney man faces charges for allegedly sending AUD 650,000 to sanctioned Iranian banks, as regulators renew industry warning.

Enforcement

New Zealand Court Confirms NZD 5.06m Penalty for Casino's AML Breaches

23/10/2025

The penalty follows a regulatory investigation that found systemic, though not deliberate, compliance failures at Christchurch Casinos over a five-year period.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Asian Exchanges Crack Down on Corporate Crypto Hoarding – Report

23/10/2025

Exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia are reportedly blocking firms from becoming crypto-treasuries, citing rules against shell companies and speculative risks.

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.