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Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Designates AIA, Prudential as Systemically Important Insurers
20/10/2025
The Insurance Authority has rolled out a new framework, subjecting the firms to enhanced supervision and resolution planning requirements.
Enforcement
UK Proposes to Compensate Chinese Investment Fraud Victims
20/10/2025
Prosecutors are considering a scheme to repay 128,000 Chinese fraud victims, but the UK could still retain the funds under asset recovery laws.
Sanctions
Myanmar Scam Centres Rapidly Expanding Using Starlink - Report
20/10/2025
An investigation has revealed that industrial-scale scam centres in Myanmar are rapidly expanding and using Elon Musk's Starlink, prompting a US congressional probe
ESG / Sustainability
Philippines Issues First Carbon Credit Rules for Energy Sector
20/10/2025
The Department of Energy has released its first carbon credit framework, but observers worry the energy-only focus may fragment the market.
Market Infrastructure
India Reportedly Plans New Mergers of Public Sector Banks
20/10/2025
Four smaller state-owned banks may be merged with larger rivals as part of a government plan with a roadmap expected by FY27.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Unveils 15-Year Transition Plan for New Insurer Solvency Regime
20/10/2025
Insurers given optional measures to phase in capital requirements for interest rate and other risks under the new TW-ICS framework.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms
20/10/2025
AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.
AML / KYC
UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports
19/10/2025
UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.
Fintech / Regtech
Shanghai Certification Authority Becomes vLEI Digital ID Issuer
17/10/2025
The approval from GLEIF is expected to help enhance security and transparency in cross-border trade by enabling Chinese firms to obtain cryptographically verifiable corporate identities.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Bars 8, Seizes $20M in IEX Insider Trading Case Linked to Regulator
17/10/2025
SEBI alleges a senior power authority official leaked price-sensitive policy information used to make large profits via derivatives.
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