Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC proposes to remake relief instruments for AFS licensees and overseas banks

We have assessed that the instruments are operating effectively and continue to form a necessary part of the legislative framework.

Interest rate of second interest payment for series of retail infrastructure bonds due 2027

According to the Issue Circular dated 26 November 2024 for the Retail Infrastructure Bonds

ASIC issues final warning for urgent action from financial advice industry

ASIC encourages AFS licensees and relevant providers to double check the data using these new instructions.

ASIC suspends AFS licence of Focused Financial Advice following failure to replace key person

ASIC also found that FFA was unaware of the breach until ASIC made enquiries of the licensee.

Banned SMSF Auditor charged with continuing to act whilst disqualified and falsifying documents

ASIC alleges that between June 2024 and January 2025 Mr Convery continued to act as an SMSF auditor despite knowing that he was disqualified.

Super trustees urged to accelerate progress on retirement support for members

While some trustees have shown leadership by investing significant effort

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

ASIC issues new regulatory guide for exchange-traded product issuers

The general obligations that apply to market operators that admit ETPs

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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