Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Urged to Enhance Oversight of Company Auditors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

National audit office finds ASIC's supervision lacks depth, with recommendations for a major overhaul of its risk-based approach.

Operational Risk

APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Consults on Crypto Tax Reporting Framework, Stricter FI Penalties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The plan includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and financial institutions, with automatic data exchange scheduled to begin in 2028.

Trading & Investment

RBI Proposes Full Cost Disclosure in Retail FX Deals

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

RBI has proposed new rules requiring ADs to disclose the full transaction cost of foreign exchange deals to retail users to boost transparency in the FX market.

Trading & Investment

China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Overhauls Financial Consumer Service Charter

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The regulator’s first full revision of the charter in 24 years emphasises preventive supervision and swift dispute resolution for financial consumers.

Structural Regulation

SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Publishes "Catalogue" of Obligations for Private Credit Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

ASIC has published a new catalogue outlining key legal obligations for retail and wholesale private credit fund operators.

Structural Regulation

S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.