Market Infrastructure

ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

15/12/2025

ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules

15/12/2025

The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

15/12/2025

The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market

13/12/2025

The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Amends 'Leap-Forward' Plan to Bolster Asset Management Sector

12/12/2025

The FSC has relaxed rules on overseas delegation and expanded offshore sales definitions to boost Taiwan's asset management hub ambitions.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Launch KRW 150 Trillion Growth Fund, New Sovereign Wealth Fund

12/12/2025

Seoul plans a major economic push, separating its fund strategy to emulate Singapore's successful GIC and Temasek two-track model.

AML / KYC

Australia's FAAA Launches Digital ID Tool to Meet AML Rules

12/12/2025

The tool, launched by the Financial Advice Association of Australia, aims to help financial advisers meet 'Safe Harbour' provisions under AML/CTF laws.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool

12/12/2025

HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Fintechs to Pilot Tokenised Asset-Backed Securities

12/12/2025

A consortium of fintech firms will pilot a tokenised AUD 250 million asset-backed security under the RBA's Project Acacia.