Reporting & Disclosures

Australia to Establish New Financial Reporting Body

31/10/2025

A new body to be called “External Reporting Australia” will replace the AASB, AUASB, and FRC to create a more flexible standard-setting framework.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Fines Crypto ATM Firm Over AML Failures

31/10/2025

AUSTRAC has fined Cryptolink for reporting failures and imposed a binding undertaking as calls grow for a ban on the high-risk sector.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Consults on Remaking of 2015 OTC Derivatives Rules

31/10/2025

ASIC will remake its derivative clearing rules ahead of a 2026 sunset date, adding relief for risk reduction exercises while letting swaption relief expire.

Liquidity Risk

RBNZ Details New Liquidity, Lending, and Foreign Branch Rules

30/10/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new standards covering liquidity, lending, foreign branches, and depositor protection to implement the Deposit Takers Act, which passed in 2023.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Bans Ex-Director for 'Fees for No Service' Reporting Failure

30/10/2025

ASIC has banned Brendan Rodwell for two years for failing to ensure his firm reported misconduct by a corporate authorised representative.

Operational Risk

Philippines Issues New Rules on Loan Relief in Disaster Zones

30/10/2025

The BSP’s new regulations allow for loan deferments and temporary relief from non-performing loan classifications for banks in disaster-stricken areas.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on 'Special Regulator' Framework for Payments

30/10/2025

The Treasury has released draft regulations for public comment, proposing to name ASIC, APRA, ACCC and AUSTRAC as potential payments regulators.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Eases Investment Rules for Insurance Companies

30/10/2025

The FSC has raised the investment cap for public and social projects to 15 percent and expanded the scope of eligible assets.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan's New Payments Industry Body Sets AML Rules for Members

30/10/2025

The new industry group has committed to four key self-regulatory measures as the government increases scrutiny and enforcement on the sector.