Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Court Bans Former First Credit Director for Seven Years

22/07/2025

The SFC secured the order for breaches involving an undisclosed de facto director and misleading fundraising announcements

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSP Amends Rules and Procedures on Director Disqualification

22/07/2025

The new regulations introduce a path for voluntary permanent self-disqualification and formalise the process for banning individuals convicted in court.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Proposes Major Overhaul of Futures Clearing Default Fund

22/07/2025

ASX is proposing to introduce monthly dynamic resizing, where clearing participants with higher tail risk make larger contributions.

Payments & Settlements

Proposed Bill Seeks to Force New Zealand Businesses to Accept Cash

22/07/2025

A new members' bill proposes to force most businesses to accept cash for transactions up to NZD 500, prompting debate from industry groups.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Australia Proposes Amendments to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act

22/07/2025

Government consultation outlines a new enforcement framework, including financial penalties for non-compliance and expanded mandatory reporting requirements for large companies.

Sustainable Finance

UK, Philippines Launch Coalition to Boost Emerging Market Finance

22/07/2025

The coalition will develop a toolkit to guide financial institutions and investors in channelling capital towards climate and development projects in emerging markets.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cash Distribution System

21/07/2025

Australian regulators would gain new powers to oversee pricing, manage crises, and ensure service continuity in the cash-in-transit sector.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Completes Overhaul of Carbon Credit Transparency Rules

21/07/2025

The Clean Energy Regulator has completed a multi-stage overhaul of its carbon credit register to boost market integrity and transparency.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Consults on Product Labels to Combat Greenwashing

21/07/2025

Australia's government is seeking feedback on potential rules for the implementation of sustainable investment product labels to curb misleading claims.