ESG / Sustainability

ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes

22/12/2025

ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Enforcement

Australia: Macquarie Admits Systemic Short Sale Reporting Failures

19/12/2025

A proposed penalty follows admissions of misleading conduct and systemic failures spanning more than a decade in regulator’s first such case.

Enforcement

Australia Penalises RM Capital for Conflicted Remuneration Breaches

19/12/2025

A Federal Court judgment has provided a stark warning to licensees, criticising RM Capital's poor compliance culture even after its investigation began.

Enforcement

Australia Court Hits ANZ With Record A$ 250m Penalty for Misconduct

19/12/2025

Largest-ever penalty secured by ASIC follows systemic failures in retail banking and unconscionable conduct in government bond deal.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

19/12/2025

BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

19/12/2025

A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.