AML / KYC

New Zealand Announces New Anti-Scam Protections, Compensation Approach

24/04/2025

If a bank fails to identify certain transactions as high-risk, it will have to compensate the customer fully.

AML / KYC

NZ Regulators Consult on Design Approach for Basic Bank Accounts

24/04/2025

The CoFR is seeking input on three main approaches to develop and ensure the widespread availability of basic transaction or bank accounts in New Zealand.

ESG / Sustainability

Taipei Exchange to Establish Green Securities Certification System

23/04/2025

TPEx will launch a green securities certification system in 2026 to encourage enterprises to engage in green and sustainable economic activities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia: Block Earner Wins ASIC Case Over Crypto Product Licensing

23/04/2025

The Full Court overturned the Federal Court’s previous decision that Block Earner’s crypto product was a financial product requiring licencing.

AML / KYC

SFC Imposes Six Month Ban on Former Executive of CSC Futures

23/04/2025

The SFC said the former senior manager failed to discharge his duties as a responsible officer, resulting in AML/CFT failures by CSC Futures.

BSP, IFC to Develop Movable Asset Financing in Philippines

22/04/2025

The BSP and the IFC will collaborate to develop Philippines’ movable finance market and improve credit access for MSMEs.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Proposes Conditions for Sustainable Finance Collaboration

22/04/2025

ACCC is seeking public input on authorising ASFI and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Revises Advertising Rules for Crypto, Digital Tokens

22/04/2025

The revised advertising rules improve the size and format of warning text, which should cover both cryptocurrency and digital token products.

NZ Banking Reform Group Urges FMA to Use New CoFi Powers Against Banks

16/04/2025

The Banking Reform Coalition wants the FMA to force banks to pass lower interest rates to consumers sooner.