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China’s securities regulator increases rewards for reporting violations
The cash reward for whistleblowers will depend on how serious the violation is. At the same time, self-reporting is being encouraged by imposing lighter penalties.
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BaFin calls contingency planning and stress testing critical
The regulator’s supervisory statement seeks to clarify its expectations of brokers in connection with client securities trading during times of market turbulence.
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ANZ fined A$240m after admitting to engaging in unconscionable conduct
This is the biggest combined penalty on one entity issued by the ASIC, and reflects “the seriousness and number of breaches of law.”
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Geopolitical tension a key risk driver for 2025 and beyond
ESMA’s report highlights cyber and hybrid threats, equity and crypto valuations as key risk areas, but points to market resilience and increased investor confidence.
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Asia-Pacific in focus: August 2025 at a glance
Our latest roundup of the key developments in the financial regulation industry across the Asia-Pacific region.
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ASIC roundup: TerraCom to pay A$7.5m after whistleblower case, more Shield-related actions
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, August 25 – 29, 2025.
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ASIC roundup: Inquiry into ASX, and receivers to Australian Fiduciaries
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, June 16 – 20, 2025.
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ASIC roundup: Charges in Telegram pump and dump group, and permanent ban
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, June 9 – 13, 2025.