Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Task Force Charts Course to Aid Mainland Firms' Expansion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

A high-level steering committee including the HKMA and HKEX has met for the first time to discuss strategy for the new one-stop support platform.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Expands Probe into Mortgage Broking Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

ASIC has flagged new surveillances targeting misconduct in the credit sector, with a continued focus on financial hardship and debt collection.

Alternative Markets

Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/10/2025

Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.

Payments & Settlements

India's New Cheque Clearing System Faces Teething Problems

By Editors | 15/10/2025

A bank employees' union has flagged software glitches and inadequate training, leading to delays and increased workloads during the Diwali season.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Finalises Key Reforms for EU Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The proposals mandate new deadlines for trade allocations, automated CSD functions, and enhanced reporting, with a phased implementation leading to October 2027.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Launch Hang Seng Biotech Index Futures in November

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

HKEX says the new cash-settled contract aims to provide a risk management tool for Hong Kong's fast-growing biotechnology sector.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Launch New Fundraising Platform to Attract Startups

By Editors | 15/10/2025

The FSC will ease rules for its innovation board and bond markets to position Taiwan as a regional capital hub.

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.