Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ASIC secures record $350 million in civil penalties and $583 million back to Australians in second half of 2025

This is the highest prison sentence imposed by an Australian court in relation to an ASIC criminal investigation

Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks nudge yen, boost stocks

Noguchi’s five-year term concludes at the end of March and Nakagawa’s finishes in June.

Malaysia regulator appoints LC Wakaful Digital to operate nation’s first social exchange platform

With the social exchange, we are institutionalising trust in social finance

ASIC releases guidance for operators of employee entitlement schemes

ASIC will make a new legislative instrument in March 2026

ASIC commences new review of advice licensees that use lead generation services

Superannuation trustees should review this list of features and compare it with their own internal data for indications of high-risk superannuation switching conduct.

ASIC cancels AFS licence of Superfast AM Pty Ltd

Superfast may apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision.

MAS Announces Expansion of Equity Market Development Programme

This follows the announcement by the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance at Budget 2026 today to top up the Financial Sector Development Fund to support the expansion of the EQDP.

APRA grants new general insurance licence to AmTrust Specialty Limited

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has granted AmTrust Specialty Limited a licence to operate as a general insurer (GI) under the Insurance Act 1973.

Retail trader sentenced in SFC’s false trading case

The Court also ordered Ng to pay a fine of $117,715, a sum equivalent to the total profit he made from his false trading activities, and to pay the SFC’s full investigation costs of $199,

SFC launches trading initiatives to boost digital asset market vibrancy in Hong Kong

To further drive VA trading activity in Hong Kong, the SFC permits affiliates of licensed VATPs to act as market makers on their platforms

ASIC imposes licence conditions on Corpay subsidiary following compliance failures

Australian small business owners managing their FX exposures in volatile times expect AFS licensees to treat them fairly and to afford them important statutory consumer protections they are owed.

Former director of NDIS provider charged with dishonesty offences

The matter is being prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP).

SFC reprimands and fines Kylin International (HK) Co., Limited $9 million for fund management failures

The SFC considers that Kylin’s misconduct was attributable to Wong’s and Zhu’s failures to discharge their duties as members of Kylin’s senior management.

ASIC cancels AFS and AC licences of Centre Capital Securities for failure to pay industry funding levies

The licences were cancelled after Centre Capital Securities failed to pay industry funding levies

APRA reduces liquidity add-on requirements for Macquarie Bank

The remaining NCO add-ons will remain in place until APRA confirms that all outstanding remediation activities are completed and effectively embedded.

Strengthening corporate defences against corruption in Singapore: Practical takeaways

Regulatory expectations now extend well beyond the existence of formal policies, focusing instead on whether companies can demonstrate credible, effective and lived compliance frameworks.

SFC forges stronger industry collaboration to shape a compliant and innovative future

The forum also covered other industry developments and regulatory updates.

The Eighth Hong Kong-Switzerland Financial Dialogue

During the meeting, the representatives discussed regional and domestic outlook and policy challenges, as well as the latest developments and potential areas of collaboration in sustainable finance, fintech, and market connectivity.

Cross Agency Steering Group announces Strategic Priorities for 2026 to 2028

During the meeting, members also reviewed the progress made on the implementation of the Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure in Hong Kong

Singapore to Join International Efforts to Support IMF’s Initiatives for Vulnerable Countries

Our contributions are in line with Singapore’s quota share at the IMF.

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