Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia NASC Reports Surge in Phishing Scams, Financial Losses

02/05/2025

The NASC has recorded an increase in phishing scams, resulting in losses of AUD 11.1 million from 1 January to 23 March this year.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Regulators Taking Forward Review of Listing Regime

02/05/2025

Christopher Hui told LegCo that the SFC and HKEX are taking forward a comprehensive review on reforming the listing regime.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Authorises AusPayNet, AP+ to Engage on Payments Infrastructure 

02/05/2025

ACCC has given AusPayNet, AP+ and others interim approval to share information relating to the future development of Australia’s payments infrastructure.

Enforcement

ASX Outlines CHESS Resourcing Plan in Response to RBA Rebuke

02/05/2025

ASX has committed to a series of actions to further strengthen its resourcing arrangements for the maintenance and support of CHESS.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Cancel Registrations of Inactive Crypto Exchanges

01/05/2025

Around a quarter of Australia’s 400-plus registered digital currency exchanges are believed to be inactive, and at risk of being co-opted by criminals.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements

30/04/2025

NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Victory Securities Approval to Expand Crypto Services

30/04/2025

Victory Securities is allowed to offer discretionary account management services and to distribute physically-settled crypto-referenced structured products.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Set to Formally Adopt Fast Track Authorisation Process for Funds

29/04/2025

The SFC will formally adopt FASTrack from 5 May following “smooth” implementation and “positive feedback” from applicants during the 6-month pilot.