Sanctions

Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

05/12/2025

Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

05/12/2025

The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

04/12/2025

ASIC has consolidated six guides and clarified rules on greenwashing and fund liquidity following industry consultation.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Finds Major Gaps in Company Whistleblower Practices

04/12/2025

ASIC’s survey of 134 Australian firms found nearly a quarter received no disclosures, with many lacking basic reporting channels and training.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Finalises AT1 Phase-Out Plan, Toughens Bank Capital Rules

04/12/2025

APRA confirms removal of hybrid securities from the capital framework, increasing capital minimums for major banks and altering leverage ratio rules from 2027.

Enforcement

SFC Suspends Tung Tai Securities Executive Over US$3.3m Fraud

04/12/2025

The SFC has suspended a senior manager for neglecting duties that enabled the fraud despite multiple clear warning signs.

EU Grants Equivalence to New Zealand's Benchmark Regime

04/12/2025

The decision ensures continued use of New Zealand benchmarks, including the BKBM, in over EUR 50 billion of EU financial contracts.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Regulators to Unveil Reform Roadmap Focused on Geopolitical, AI Risks

04/12/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators has outlined its priorities for 2026 and plans to release a roadmap this month with over 50 commitments to reduce regulatory burden.