Australia Proposes to Extend CSLR Levy Across Wider Financial Industry

03/08/2025

Consultation paper proposes ways to deal with the financial advice sub-sector exceeding its statutory sub-sector levy cap by AUD 47.3 million.

Capital / Liquidity

Regulators Favour Indirect Public Backstops for Bank Resolution: BIS Paper

02/08/2025

A new BIS paper shows a move towards temporary public loans to resolution funds, which are then recouped from the financial industry to protect taxpayers.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

02/08/2025

The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

02/08/2025

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

01/08/2025

New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing Regime Officially Takes Effect

01/08/2025

Hong Kong's new regulatory framework for stablecoins has taken effect, imposing stringent capital, reserves management, and AML requirements on issuers.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Bodies Launch Initiative to Support Climate Reporting

31/07/2025

A new partnership aims to help Australian businesses prepare for upcoming mandatory climate and sustainability disclosure requirements.

RBNZ Launches New Financial Inclusion Data Framework

31/07/2025

The RBNZ has launched a comprehensive set of indicators to measure and track access to financial services to inform future policy and address systemic barriers.

Hong Kong AFRC Flags Audit Fee Pressure and Hasty Appointments

31/07/2025

The AFRC reports some improvement in audit quality but warns that intense competition and fee undercutting are creating significant risks for the profession.