Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

Enforcement

Australian Court Penalises NAB Over Hardship Assistance Failures

14/08/2025

The Federal Court has penalised NAB and its subsidiary, AFSH, for failing to respond to hundreds of customers experiencing financial difficulty.

Fintech / Regtech

India's Cross-Border UPI Payments Surge as Global Footprint Expands

14/08/2025

Transaction volumes and values show sharp growth in the current fiscal year, after the UPI system went live in seven countries.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Cathay United Bank for Internal Control Failures

14/08/2025

The FSC cited serious loopholes in Cathay United Bank’s internal controls, which allowed a customer service agent to fraudulently use multiple clients' credit cards.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC to Review Super Fund Rules on Property, Credit Investments

14/08/2025

ASIC will examine fee disclosure rules for property and private credit investments following industry concerns about their impact.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Establish ‘Data Commission’ and New Strategy to Bolster Digital Trust

13/08/2025

The move aims to strengthen data governance and cyber resilience, with a focus on creating frameworks interoperable with ASEAN-wide standards.

Enforcement

Former Investment Manager Pleads Guilty in ASIC Insider Trading Case

13/08/2025

The case marks the first outcome for a new ASIC taskforce and was detected by the regulator's real-time surveillance technology.

South Korea, Vietnam Deepen Financial Ties with New Regulator Pacts

13/08/2025

The agreements cover monetary policy and financial stability, part of a broader push to boost trade and energy cooperation.

Enforcement

HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case

13/08/2025

HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.