Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Puts Consumer Lease Industry on Notice Following Review

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

ASIC finds evidence of customer harm despite consumer lease reforms. Providers are also shifting to alternative credit products.

Market Abuse

China Enhances Investor Protection with New Guidance

By Editors | 25/05/2025

China bolsters investor rights with new guidance targeting fraud, enhancing legal recourse, and promoting capital market stability.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thai SEC Suspends KGI Securities and Execs Over IPO Due Diligence Lapses

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

The SEC order suspends KGI’s approval to act as a financial advisor and suspends two individuals from acting as operations controllers for one year.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Establishes Steering Committee to Develop IFCs

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

Ho Chi Minh City would focus on traditional financial services while Danang would specialise in areas like green finance, trade facilitation, and fintech.

Structural Regulation

JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Courts Family Offices with Tax Breaks to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 24/05/2025

SC official promotes incentives, including zero-tax rate and visa schemes, to attract single family offices to Forest City.

Liquidity Risk

BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK

By Editors | 24/05/2025

PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.

Structural Regulation

Australian Super Tax Reform Faces Pushback Despite Election Win

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

The government’s plan to increase tax on high superannuation balances is meeting with resistance.

Stablecoins

Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.