Enforcement

Former StanChart Manager Pleads Guilty in JPY 400m Investor Fraud

12/08/2025

A former Standard Chartered relationship manager has pleaded guilty to a complex fraud involving the use of false documents to deceive investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

12/08/2025

Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam to Establish Startup-Focused Stock Exchange, State VC Fund

08/08/2025

New policies will create a dedicated bourse for domestic IPOs and a venture capital fund designed to accept investment risks

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.