Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences

28/10/2025

The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan

28/10/2025

The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.

Cybersecurity

Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform

28/10/2025

The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.

PEPs & Sanctions

Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report

28/10/2025

Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.

Climate Risk

Hong Kong to Issue Additional Guidance on Climate Risk

28/10/2025

The HKMA will soon release additional guidance after observing banks making progress in quantitative frameworks and data-driven approaches.

Market Abuse

SFC Bans Ex-BOCOM Banker for Nominee Account Trading

28/10/2025

The former BOCOM banker used his mother's account for over 260 trades to circumvent internal controls over a five-year period.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Declares Fintech Push a Success, Pilots AI and DLT in Sandboxes

28/10/2025

The HKMA says 95 percent of banks have adopted fintech and that it is now advancing to the next phase involving innovation in GenAI and tokenisation.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

28/10/2025

The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

Tokenisation

Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

27/10/2025

Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.