Sustainable Finance

HKMA, AIIB Agree to Support Emerging Asia Venture Capital

27/06/2025

HKMA and AIIB will collaborate to invest in a portfolio of VC funds that prioritise green technology across emerging markets in Asia.

Tokenisation

Hong Kong Issues Second Policy Statement on Digital Assets

27/06/2025

The new policy statement introduces the “LEAP” framework, building on the first policy statement issued in October 2022.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Appoints Expert Panel for ASX Governance Inquiry

26/06/2025

ASIC says the inquiry panel will make recommendations by 31 March 2026 to address shortcomings within ASX Group.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Intensifies Scrutiny of Super Fund Expenditure Decisions

26/06/2025

APRA is calling for a greater focus on member outcomes and robust expenditure management frameworks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Issues Updated Guidance to Combat “Share Sale Fraud”

26/06/2025

Other APAC regulators have also taken measures to prevent share sale fraud resulting from unauthorised access to securities accounts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Identifies Scam Victims by Analysing Crypto ATM Transactions

26/06/2025

An Australian law enforcement operation has identified 90 individuals linked to illicit crypto ATM activity, mostly scam victims.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC Issues New Product Governance Guidelines

25/06/2025

The guidelines aim to promote responsible product innovation and distribution while also strengthening investor protection.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong to Set High Bar for Issuing Stablecoin Licences

25/06/2025

HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said only a “handful” of licences will likely be granted, reflecting the regulator’s “cautious approach” and the need for user protection.

Structural Regulation

Australian Banking Association Gets New CEO After 8 Yrs

25/06/2025

Former Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will become the new CEO of the ABA on 18 August.