11/26/2025
Super trustees urged to accelerate progress on retirement support for members
While some trustees have shown leadership by investing significant effort
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
11/21/2025
Review Group Completes Equities Market Review, Unveils SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Bridge, S$30 million “Value Unlock” Package, and Second Batch of EQDP Asset Managers
The bridge aims to attract quality growth companies in Asia with market capitalisation of S$2 billion and above, and which have an Asian nexus and global ambitions, to raise capital from investors in both markets.
11/21/2025
QLD shadow director charged with $8m debt factoring fraud involving Bunnings Warehouse
Debt factoring is where a business makes an agreement with a third-party finance provider to sell its unpaid invoices (accounts receivable) at a discount to receive cash prior to the invoices being due for payment.
11/14/2025
Bank of England, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Thailand to Explore Synchronised FX Settlement Across Borders
We look forward to exploring how synchronised settlement can enhance interoperability across different jurisdictions and infrastructures through this collaboration.
11/14/2025
APRA releases notes for ICA CEO roundtable on striking the right regulatory balance - October 2025”
APRA colleagues and senior representatives from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).
11/14/2025
HKMA announces the new phase of Project Ensemble to support real-value transactions in tokenised deposits and digital assets
The initial focus will be on empowering market participants to utilise tokenised deposits in tokenised money market fund transactions
11/13/2025
APRA Executive Director Carmen Beverley-Smith's remarks to the ASFA Conference 2025
It is a recurring theme in the media, at industry events and in my own discussions with the Chairs, trustee board directors, CEOs and executives of funds that APRA regulates.
11/11/2025
SEC revises knowledge and suitability testing requirements for digital token investors
Previously, the SEC proposed amendments to regulations governing communication and service provisions by ICO portals, specifically regarding the knowledge test and suitability test for digital token investors.
11/11/2025
SEC revises knowledge and suitability testing requirements for digital token investors
The SEC has revised regulations for ICO portals, reducing the investment knowledge test requirements and introducing mandatory biennial suitability assessments for digital token investors, set to take effect on November 16, 2025.
11/07/2025
ASIC issues new regulatory guide for exchange-traded product issuers
The general obligations that apply to market operators that admit ETPs
10/29/2025
SFC and Québec’s AMF enhance regulatory cooperation on supervision of cross-border investment management activity
The two sides entered into the MoU on the sidelines of the Board Meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions in Madrid, Spain, today.
10/28/2025
Launch of Government Initiatives to Support the Development of High-Integrity Carbon Markets
The introduction of a new Financial Sector Carbon Market Development Grant to support financial institutions’ participation in carbon markets.
10/28/2025
ASIC secures interim court orders barring Ferras Merhi from financial services activities
This outcome forms part of ASIC’s ongoing investigations into the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund.
10/24/2025
SFC proposes to enhance Hong Kong’s retail fund code to bolster global competitiveness
These enhancements reflect the SFC’s firm commitment to advancing the public fund market through robust regulations
10/22/2025
Queensland director sentenced for making a false or misleading statement to ASIC
Mr Greyling was aware of the debt prior to submitting the Form 6010.
10/21/2025
Japan and the UK: Shared growth, shared future | FCA
The UK has loved seeing His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki, Japanese Ambassador to the UK, bringing Paddington everywhere from London to Nagoya – via Shinkansen, no less.
10/20/2025
ASIC consults on extending relief for litigation funding arrangements and conditional costs schemes
These instruments are due to expire on 31 January 2026.
10/17/2025
Former Statewide Super executives acquitted
This month, both Netting and Eastwood were acquitted of all charges following a trial in the District Court of South Australia.
10/15/2025
U.S. and U.K. Take Largest Action Ever Targeting Cybercriminal Networks in Southeast Asia
Treasury Designates One Scam Network As A Transnational Criminal Organization; Cuts Another Off from U.S. Financial System
10/14/2025
Appleby Celebrates the Official Launch of Its Shenzhen Office
The Shenzhen office will complement Appleby’s Shanghai presence, enabling the firm to offer seamless, locally embedded legal services to clients throughout mainland China and beyond.