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.

Credit Risk

BSP Sets Go-Live Dates for New Rural Bank Credit Reporting

30/10/2025

The BSP has set deadlines for its new enhanced credit reporting system, offering transitional grace periods for rural and cooperative banks.

Capital Adequacy

APRA Proposes Refined Capital Framework for Longevity Products

30/10/2025

APRA is advancing a more risk-sensitive capital framework to encourage life insurers to offer more competitively priced retirement income products, such as annuities.

Stablecoins

ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Classes Stablecoins as Financial Products

30/10/2025

ASIC has updated its guidance to confirm that many digital assets require a financial services licence, while providing a transitional no-action period until 2026.