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.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
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.
10/09/2025
ASIC cancels AFS licence of CPG Research & Advisory for ceasing business operations and unpaid industry funding levies
CPS has the right to appeal to the Administrative Review Tribunal for a review of ASIC's decision.
10/02/2025
Singapore Strengthens Position as Third Largest Global FX Centre
Singapore strengthened its position as the third largest FX centre in the world, after the UK and the US, with its share of global FX volumes rising to 11.8% in April 2025, from 9.5% in April 2022.
09/30/2025
MAS and Industry Partners Publish Technical Report on Proof-of-Concept Sandbox for Quantum-Safe Communications within the Financial Sector
The sandbox also provided insights into the benefits and limitations of QKD solutions
09/24/2025
MAS and CSRC hold 9th Roundtable to Strengthen Market Connectivity
By learning from each other’s experiences, we are better placed to anticipate and manage risks, and support high-quality growth in our capital markets.
09/24/2025
David Paul Hodgson disqualified for unlicensed financial services and misleading statements
ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said, ‘This type of misconduct undermines trust and confidence in Australia’s financial services.
09/23/2025
FNZ class action lawsuit loses only institutional backer
At the heart of the dispute are changes to FNZ’s constitution and a series of board decisions said to favour institutional and private equity stakeholders.
09/23/2025
Statement on Deputy Chair Margaret Cole
APRA Chair John Lonsdale said Ms Cole had made an outstanding contribution to APRA since she joined in 2021.
09/23/2025
MAS fines Singlife for supervision failings, acts against ex-CEO
The Singapore regulator fined Singlife Financial Advisers for an array of failings, including training staff to missell products, and issued a prohibition order against its ex-CEO and two others.
09/19/2025
Joint press release by SPF, MAS, IMDA and GovTech on restricting access to facilities for scam mules
The scams situation continues to be of serious concern.
09/19/2025
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
09/18/2025
SFC welcomes Chief Executive’s initiatives to reinforce Hong Kong as top financial centre
Plans to bring renminbi counters and real estate investment trusts into Stock Connect are also set to deepen the city’s connectivity with Mainland markets.