Malaysia, Thailand Partner on Cyber Resilience Efforts

10/04/2025

BNM and BOT’s central banks will collaborate on cybersecurity preparedness and strengthen the cyber defences of both nations’ financial industries.

Enforcement

RBA “Lost Confidence” in ASX Months Before December Outage – Report

10/04/2025

The RBA had warned ASX in a September 2024 confidential that it had lost confidence in the exchange’s ability to manage its operations and risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Issues Guidance on Crypto Staking Services for Banks

09/04/2025

Banks must implement adequate policies and controls before engaging in crypto staking services, HKMA said.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures

09/04/2025

HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Invites Non-Bank Deposit Takers to Apply for ESAS Access

08/04/2025

Non-bank deposit takers can use ESAS for payments and settlements, accessing HQLA, and for earning interest at the OCR.

Enforcement

APRA Again Increases Capital Add-on Imposed on ANZ

04/04/2025

ANZ has committed to addressing root causes that have contributed to risk governance shortcomings across the bank.

Hong Kong Launches Family Office Digital Knowledge Hub

03/04/2025

The digital knowledge hub is a resource dedicated to family offices in Hong Kong and around the world.

Big Picture

Hong Kong FSDC Offers Ideas for Growing Insurance Industry

03/04/2025

The FSDC offers recommendations to further develop Hong Kong’s insurance industry and cement the city’s position as a global insurance hub.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Start Work on Second Draft on New AML/CTF Rules

03/04/2025

AUSTRAC is reviewing over 100 submissions from last December’s consultation before releasing a second exposure draft on the new AML/CTF Rules.