Enforcement

ASIC Review Reveals Enforcement Actions and Financial Sector Regulations

21/08/2025

In it's most recent six-month review, ASIC lays out its enforcement actions, new rules, and details its heightened focus on consumer protection, market integrity, and compliance for financial institutions.

Enforcement

ASIC Targets Social Media Ads in Fight Against Online Scams

21/08/2025

ASIC is expanding its anti-scam capabilities to tackle the rise in techniques employed by criminals such as AI washing, fake news generation and cloaking.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Confirms Plan to Launch Board Lot Consultation This Year

21/08/2025

HKEX plans a consultation on adjusting stock trading size this year, building on robust first-half financial results.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Unveils Multi-Agency Drive to Combat Digital Financial Fraud

20/08/2025

Indonesia's OJK and government agencies launched a national campaign to combat digital financial fraud, urging industry collaboration.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

ASIC Directs Life Insurers to Improve Product Design, Sales Practices

20/08/2025

ASIC has found that claims disputes have doubled since 2018, demanding better product design and sales practices amid threats of enforcement action.