Market Infrastructure

GenAI Can Enhance Risk Modelling for CCPs: JSCC Paper

05/08/2025

A working paper from the JSCC found that GenAI was able to identify new, plausible stress events that are not fully captured in existing data sets.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Introduces New Market Rules After Major Manipulation Case

05/08/2025

Thai regulators are introducing new trading rules and a data sharing platform after a court ordered restitution in a major stock manipulation case.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Flags Widespread Flaws in Climate Disclosures

04/08/2025

The FMA has criticised firms for vague risk disclosures and clarified that the regime mandates transparency, not specific climate action.

Enforcement

Philippine Lawmaker Calls for Tighter Oversight of Digital Lending Apps

04/08/2025

A senior senator has called for stricter regulation of digital financial platforms, citing their links to a surge in online gambling and cybercrime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS-backed Group Urges Regulatory Convergence on Stablecoins

04/08/2025

A new GFTN report warns divergent national rules risk creating 'walled gardens' and calls for global standards and cooperation to unlock cross-border payment potential.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Desires Regulatory Oversight of High-Value Clearing System

04/08/2025

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on whether the HVCS, operated by Payments NZ, should be designated under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021.

Enforcement

New Zealand’s Christchurch Casino Agrees to NZD 5.06m AML Penalty

04/08/2025

Christchurch Casinos admitted to seven breaches of New Zealand's AML laws following a regulatory investigation by the DIA.

Australia Proposes to Extend CSLR Levy Across Wider Financial Industry

03/08/2025

Consultation paper proposes ways to deal with the financial advice sub-sector exceeding its statutory sub-sector levy cap by AUD 47.3 million.

Capital / Liquidity

Regulators Favour Indirect Public Backstops for Bank Resolution: BIS Paper

02/08/2025

A new BIS paper shows a move towards temporary public loans to resolution funds, which are then recouped from the financial industry to protect taxpayers.