Market Infrastructure

ASX Proposes Reforms to Enhance Domestic Capital Market

08/05/2025

ASX has put forward seven key recommendations to enhance the attractiveness and global competitiveness of Australian public markets.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Issues New Regulatory Guide to Support BNPL Reforms

08/05/2025

The regulatory guide provides information to assist BNPL providers in complying with obligations under reforms passed in December.

Hong Kong IA Authorises HSBC to Establish Captive Insurer

07/05/2025

The new entity, Wayfoong (Asia) Limited, will be the first captive insurer set up by a multinational enterprise based in Hong Kong.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Four Audit Staff Over False Accountants’ Reports

07/05/2025

The ICAC said the audit staff defrauded their principal as well as HKEX to secure the listing of a Macao construction firm.

AML / KYC

Philippine Stock Exchange Signs Legal Aid Pact with Bar Association

07/05/2025

Under the agreement, stock market investors can receive free legal assistance to address harms such as those caused by securities fraud.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Publishes Stress Test Results for Insurers

07/05/2025

RBNZ said policyholder claims would be met in the “seismic” scenario that was tested, demonstrating the resilience that is built into the system.

Enforcement

ASIC Imposes Additional Licence Conditions on Macquarie

07/05/2025

ASIC cited failures in Macquarie Bank’s futures dealing business and OTC derivatives trade reporting functions.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Launches Specialist Tech Firm Listing Channel

07/05/2025

Tailored guidance will be provided to specialist technology and biotech companies seeking to list in Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Launches New Digital Portal for AFS Licensees

06/05/2025

The new portal will streamline the way AFS licensees submit applications and make notifications to ASIC.