Markets & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

HK Official Outlines Fintech Strategy, Focusing on AI, Shenzhen Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

The Financial Secretary outlined an action plan for a joint fintech hub, new AI sandbox cohorts, and cross-border payment growth.

Structural Regulation

ASIC to Require Licensing for Operators of Employee Redundancy Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

ASIC will mandate AFS licensing for operators of employee redundancy and long-service leave funds, now dubbed 'employee entitlement schemes'.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Rules on Active ETF Feeder Funds, Overseas Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The FSC will allow feeder funds to link to active ETFs and has removed restrictions that previously limited master funds to domestic securities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Proposes Major Update to Financial Advertising Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

ASIC seeks feedback on updated guidance incorporating rules on past performance, greenwashing, and social media influencers ('finfluencers').

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Outlines Extensive Derivatives Market System Upgrades for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

HKEX plans to enhance after-hours trading, add a new matching engine, and mandate several system upgrades for participants.

AI Risk & Governance

BIS: AI Agents Can Replicate Key Cash Management Decisions

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

New study finds that general-purpose AI agents can replicate core cash management decisions in wholesale payment systems, showing precautionary behaviour similar to human operators.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Imposes Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Over Related-Party Fees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

APRA has acted on concerns about expenditure management and fees paid to the super fund's parent company, requiring an independent review.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSC Korea to Launch New Policy Committee with Private Sector Majority

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The public-private body will evaluate consumer protection, financial crime, and inclusive finance policies to embed a consumer-centric view.

Trading & Investment

Abaxx Exchange Gets US CFTC Approval for Direct Market Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The FBOT approval enables direct US participation in Abaxx’s energy transition benchmarks, expanding market access and deepening liquidity.