Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Criticises Super Funds for ‘Superficial’ Retirement Communications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has found a lack of urgency among trustees in improving member engagement, with significant gaps in support for vulnerable groups.

Capital Adequacy

Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Allows Rupee Lending to Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The move to permit rupee lending across borders underscores a push to enhance regional financial integration and reduce dollar dependence in South Asia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Amends Lawsuit Against Equity Trustees Over Shield Fund Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has amended its lawsuit against the superannuation trustee, adding a claim for member compensation to its initial penalty action.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Mulls Transforming Bali into Regional Financial Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The Indonesian government plans to transform Bali into a regional financial hub, combining tax incentives and lifestyle advantages in an effort to rival Singapore and Dubai.

Structural Regulation

Australia Revamps Super Taxes for High Earners, Boosts Low-Income Support

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The government has delayed and redesigned a controversial tax on large superannuation balances and will increase a tax offset for low-income workers.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Payment System Roll Out Looms

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The new system will link bank accounts, mobile wallets, and PSPs, allowing real-time fund transfers nationwide through the national payment switch.

Payments & Settlements

China and Macao Central Banks Sign Pact to Link Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to improve cross-border payment efficiency and facilitate new fund transfer channels for financial institutions.