Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong SFC Calls for Rethink of 'Perfunctory' Director Training

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The SFC's Chairman says tailored, group-based training is vital for board performance and to maintain the city's status as a global financial hub.

Structural Regulation

Australia's FSC Proposes Overhaul of 'Outdated' Financial Advice Licensing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The FSC has suggested tiered licensing, individual adviser accountability, and stricter capital rules to address rising systemic risks in a fragmented market.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes Major Changes to Bank Licensing Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

APRA is aiming to cut lengthy assessment times and may scrap its pathway for restricted new market entrants.

Structural Regulation

ASX Mandates Faster Disclosure of Listing Rule Waivers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

ASX is requiring listed companies to announce details of any waivers received within one business day. A disclosure can be made later if it relates to a confidential issue.

Stablecoins

Korean Card Companies Race to Secure Role in Stablecoin Future

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Card firms are forming a task force, filing trademarks and engaging with regulators to ensure their participation in the emerging digital currency ecosystem.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Banks to Refund Low-Income Customers for "Fee Harm", ASIC Says

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

ASIC has directed banks to overhaul product design and migration processes after uncovering widespread excessive fees for vulnerable customers.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes to Update Regulatory Framework for Co-operative Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The draft guidelines propose replacing legacy frameworks with harmonised eligibility criteria and tiered categorisation.

Structural Regulation

Taishin, Shin Kong Complete Merger to Form Taiwan's No 4 Financial Group

By Editors | 29/07/2025

The landmark friendly takeover creates TS Financial Holding with TWD 8.3 trillion in assets, signalling a new wave of consolidation in the island's crowded banking sector.