Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

05/06/2025

Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Westpac Unit for Systemic Misconduct 

04/06/2025

ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings against a subsidiary of Westpac for “systemic” misconduct in arranging home loans.

Enforcement

ASIC Fines Australian Retirement Trust for Misleading Performance Data

03/06/2025

Australian Retirement Trust was issued an infringement notice because it published “out-of-date” performance data on its website.

Enforcement

ACMA Fines Telco for Breaching ID Verification Rules

03/06/2025

Mobile numbers were inadvertently transferred to scammers, resulting in losses from consumers’ bank accounts.

Enforcement

New Zealand DIA Warns Money Remitter for AML Noncompliance

03/06/2025

The DIA said further action may be taken if noncompliance with New Zealand’s AML/CFT laws continues.

AML / KYC

BSP Approves Rules to Implement New Anti-Scam Law

03/06/2025

BSP approved changes to rules on freezing of suspicious funds, account information sharing, and IT risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

Saudi Arabia Considers Listing Hong Kong AI and Biotech ETFs

03/06/2025

The Saudi exchange is considering listing ETFs tracking Hong Kong’s AI and biotechnology sectors, as well as depositary receipts of HK companies.

ASIC Identifies Defective Compliance Plans in Funds Sector 

02/06/2025

ASIC review reveals widespread compliance plan deficiencies across the managed investment industry, prompting calls for industry improvement.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

02/06/2025

HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.