Capital / Liquidity

Australia to Tighten Rules for Managed Investment Schemes

08/10/2025

The government has asked ASIC to review financial requirements for MIS operators following investor losses in the Shield and First Guardian funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Enforcement

ASIC Flags Widespread Auditor Independence Failures

08/10/2025

A targeted ASIC review found almost a third of auditors examined were in likely breach of rules, with many adopting a 'tick-box' approach and failing to self-report.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to End ASX Listings Monopoly with Cboe Approval

08/10/2025

ASIC has approved Cboe Australia’s application to list companies, introducing direct competition for IPOs in Australia for the first time.

New Zealand Central Bank Forms New Financial Policy Committee

08/10/2025

The new committee comprising internal and external members will be responsible for financial stability and setting macro-prudential policy tools.

Enforcement

Indonesia Arrests Alleged Hacker Over Breach of 4.9M Bank Accounts

06/10/2025

A 22-year-old suspect accused of stealing millions of customer records from a private bank and attempting extortion faces a potential 12-year prison sentence.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC Secures 4th Freeze Order in Flood Control Corruption Probe

06/10/2025

The AMLC has frozen more bank accounts, properties, and virtual currencies linked to alleged irregularities in public infrastructure spending.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Taps State Telcos for CBDC Research Amid Broader Crypto Push

06/10/2025

The SBV has assigned Viettel and MobiFone to conduct foundational research on a CBDC, as the country simultaneously pilots new rules for tokenised assets.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Updates Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Banks

06/10/2025

The updated guidance expands scope to include capital markets activities and recommends that banks publish transition plans within 12 months of setting targets.