Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HSBC Bankers with Bribery

27/06/2025

Former HSBC bank employees and intermediaries accept bribes for assisting clients of the intermediaries to open bank accounts.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital

27/06/2025

HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Issues Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets

27/06/2025

The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Appoints Expert Panel for ASX Governance Inquiry

26/06/2025

ASIC says the inquiry panel will make recommendations by 31 March 2026 to address shortcomings within ASX Group.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Intensifies Scrutiny of Super Fund Expenditure Decisions

26/06/2025

APRA is calling for a greater focus on member outcomes and robust expenditure management frameworks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

26/06/2025

Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Identifies Scam Victims by Analysing Crypto ATM Transactions

26/06/2025

An Australian law enforcement operation has identified 90 individuals linked to illicit crypto ATM activity, mostly scam victims.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC Issues New Product Governance Guidelines

25/06/2025

The guidelines aim to promote responsible product innovation and distribution while also strengthening investor protection.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

25/06/2025

HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.