Structural Regulation

IOSCO Consults on Overhaul of Disclosure Rules, Flags Valuation Weaknesses

04/11/2025

IOSCO is seeking feedback on a new issuer disclosure framework and has highlighted persistent weaknesses in financial valuations.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Opens Crypto Market to Global Liquidity, Expands Product Rules

04/11/2025

The SFC is permitting shared order books with overseas affiliates and easing token listing rules under new investor protection safeguards.

AI Risk & Governance

HKMA Unveils 'Fintech 2030' Strategy to Boost AI, Tokenisation

04/11/2025

The new 'DART' strategy includes over 40 initiatives focused on data, AI, resilience and tokenisation to bolster Hong Kong's fintech hub status.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong Bolsters Anti-Fraud Tech to Combat Online Investment Scams

03/11/2025

Regulators and police are deploying new data sharing rules, an AI-powered app, and telecom blocks to combat surging online financial fraud.

Operational Risk

APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

03/11/2025

APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

Structural Regulation

Cboe to Exit Australia in Global Listings Retreat, ASIC Vows Orderly Sale

03/11/2025

The move is part of a global exit from corporate listings, coming just weeks after Cboe Australia was approved by ASIC to challenge the ASX's monopoly.

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Flags Risk Modelling Gaps After Bank Stress Test

03/11/2025

The RBNZ has found that major banks can withstand a severe recession and bank run, but has flagged poor modelling of sectoral risks and heavy reliance on central bank liquidity.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

03/11/2025

The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Automatic Approval Pathway for Foreign Investors

03/11/2025

The government has launched consultations on a dual-track reform to create an automatic approval pathway for low-risk investors while strengthening enforcement powers.