Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

UK Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Warns Against 'Reckless' Competition in Asset Management Industry

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin urges CEOs to end self-cannibalising competition while industry leaders request policy support for virtual asset products.

Payments & Settlements

APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

Liquidity Risk

South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia: Macquarie Admits Systemic Short Sale Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A proposed penalty follows admissions of misleading conduct and systemic failures spanning more than a decade in regulator’s first such case.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Penalises RM Capital for Conflicted Remuneration Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A Federal Court judgment has provided a stark warning to licensees, criticising RM Capital's poor compliance culture even after its investigation began.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Court Hits ANZ With Record A$ 250m Penalty for Misconduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

Largest-ever penalty secured by ASIC follows systemic failures in retail banking and unconscionable conduct in government bond deal.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Urges ASIC to Align Derivatives Clearing Rules with Global Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

ISDA says proposed rules for post-trade risk reduction are too narrow and diverge from international practice.