ESG / Sustainability

Bank Indonesia Partners Major Islamic Group to Deepen Sharia Finance

08/08/2025

The central bank and Muhammadiyah signed a pact to support sharia economic policy, empower businesses, and expand the Islamic financial market.

Australia Proposes New Rules to Promote Better Retirement Outcomes

07/08/2025

The government has launched consultations on new reporting framework and voluntary best practices for super funds to improve retirement outcomes for members.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets

07/08/2025

Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.

Capital / Liquidity

Chinese Banks Prepare for Introduction of Loan Subsidy Scheme

07/08/2025

State-owned banks are gearing up for a new interest subsidy policy to boost consumption, but are waiting for implementation guidance from regulators.

Enforcement

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Calls on Inactive Remittance Firms to De-register

07/08/2025

AUSTRAC has told inactive remittance firms to cancel their registration or be forced out, citing risks that dormant businesses can be bought and used by criminals.

Enforcement

New Zealand FMA Warns Kiwibank Over Flawed Customer Fee Controls

07/08/2025

The FMA has formally warned Kiwibank for failures in its systems and controls leading to significant overcharging of customers over more than a decade.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.