ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks

11/07/2025

The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia to Amend Tax Law for Foreign-Issued Bank Capital Instruments

11/07/2025

The change seeks to ensure subordinated notes with non-viability clauses, issued by foreign-regulated entities, can be treated as debt for tax purposes.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines FSCC Flags Financial Risks, Eyes Deposit Insurance Reform

11/07/2025

Regulators are monitoring global headwinds and geopolitical tensions, while considering a risk-based premium system for the bank deposit insurance scheme.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance

11/07/2025

The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telecos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Authorises ASFI to Work on Sustainable Finance Initiatives

10/07/2025

The ACCC has allowed the ASFI to collaborate with industry participants on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA Announce Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

10/07/2025

The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes Updates to Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

10/07/2025

The proposed updates aims to simplify and consolidate existing guidance, incorporate current regulatory approaches, and remove outdated references.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing

10/07/2025

The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Launches 3rd Iteration of Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter

10/07/2025

The “Charter 3.0” establishes a collaborative framework for combatting financial frauds and scams that also includes tech firms and telecos.