AML / KYC

Philippine AMLC Inks Pact with DPWH on Stolen Funds Recovery

27/10/2025

The AMLC and DPWH have formalised an asset recovery pact as the value of frozen assets linked to the flood control corruption probe nears PHP 5.2 billion.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong MPFA to Boost Resources for New eMPF Platform

27/10/2025

The MPFA is directing a major service upgrade for the new eMPF Platform and has clarified how the role of financial advisers will the evolve.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

27/10/2025

The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.

ACCC Backs Industry Collaboration to Secure Australia's Cash Supply

27/10/2025

The ACCC has proposed authorising banks and retailers to collaborate on ensuring cash distribution amid concerns about the viability of services.

Enforcement

Australia Court Penalises Westpac Unit for Widespread Home Loan Failures

27/10/2025

The Federal Court has penalised the Westpac subsidiary after it admitted to systemic compliance failures, including using unlicensed referrers and falsified documents.

Trending

APRA Revises Governance Proposals After Industry Feedback

27/10/2025

APRA will extend proposed director tenure limits to 12 years and walk back plans for new board independence and pre-appointment checks.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Expands Rules for Sustainable Finance Evaluations

26/10/2025

The FSC is expanding its annual evaluation to 96 firms and adding new indicators on staff certification, workplace conduct, and cybersecurity.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Adviser for 7 Years Over High-Risk Super Advice

26/10/2025

ASIC found Jovan Videkanic gave inappropriate advice on self-managed super funds and speculative investments while at United Global Capital and MWL Financial Services.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Review of Rules for Preferred Shares

24/10/2025

A PSE rule requiring a PHP 1 billion or 20 percent offer size is hindering subsidiaries of listed firms from tapping capital markets, a congressman says.