Enforcement

Australian Court Penalises TerraCom in Landmark Whistleblower Case

28/08/2025

The penalty against the mining resources company is ASIC's first enforcement outcome for contraventions of whistleblower provisions.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Police Arrest 29 in Anti-Loan Sharking Crackdown

28/08/2025

Since mid-May, four coordinated operations have seen dozens arrested, including minors, for predatory lending and "excessive interest rates".

RBI Signals Openness to Easing Banking Sector Rules on Foreign Ownership

28/08/2025

The RBI approved a bid by Japan's SMBC to increase its strategic investment in YES Bank, while also helping pave the way for a foreign entity to buy IDBI Bank.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Enforcement

SFC Reaffirms “Uncompromising” Approach Towards Criminal Syndicates

27/08/2025

SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong outlined a series of enforcement and governance measures aimed at tackling criminal syndicates and safeguarding market integrity.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Superannuation Trustee Over Shield Master Fund Losses

27/08/2025

ASIC alleges Equity Trustees failed to properly vet the Shield Master Fund before offering it to thousands of members, compromising around AUD 160 million in savings.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

27/08/2025

The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

ESG / Sustainability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.