Tokenisation

Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets

14/11/2025

HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

Stablecoins

Japan Stablecoin Issuers Could Become Major JGB Buyers – Report

14/11/2025

The head of a new yen stablecoin issuer says digital asset firms could fill the void left by the BOJ's tapering in the JPY 1,055 trillion bond market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Flags Rising Audit Non-Compliance

14/11/2025

New Zealand’s FMA found 36 percent of reviewed audit files were non-compliant, highlighting weaknesses in fraud risk assessment and new quality management systems.

Trading & Investment

SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

14/11/2025

The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC to Revamp Moneysmart Platform, Citing Low Consumer Literacy

14/11/2025

ASIC is set to refresh its consumer education programme, linking the initiative to key enforcement priorities and new research findings.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan to Study Inclusion of Bitcoin in Strategic Reserves

14/11/2025

The central bank to draft rules and pilot a treasury programme using seized assets, following calls to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Cybercrime Agency Partners Fintech to Shape Digital Finance Policy

14/11/2025

The CICC's partnership with digital lender Juanhand will provide the government agency with industry insights to develop evidence-based regulations for the sector.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

14/11/2025

A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ FMA Issues Update on implementation of New CoFI regime

14/11/2025

The FMA also detailed its enforcement priorities and revealed the results of a survey about its communications and engagement with the industry.