Australia to Establish New Financial Reporting Body

31/10/2025

A new body to be called “External Reporting Australia” will replace the AASB, AUASB, and FRC to create a more flexible standard-setting framework.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Fines Crypto ATM Firm Over AML Failures

31/10/2025

AUSTRAC has fined Cryptolink for reporting failures and imposed a binding undertaking as calls grow for a ban on the high-risk sector.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on Remaking of 2015 OTC Derivatives Rules

31/10/2025

ASIC will remake its derivative clearing rules ahead of a 2026 sunset date, adding relief for risk reduction exercises while letting swaption relief expire.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Enforcement

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Market Infrastructure

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.

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.

AML / KYC

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.