Securities / Derivatives

SHFE to Expand Scope of Products Available to Foreign Investors

02/09/2025

The move adds petroleum asphalt futures and three options contracts, continuing China's gradual opening of its derivatives markets.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand Eases Foreign Buyer Ban for High-Value Homes

02/09/2025

The change allows holders of the 'Active Investor Plus' visa to buy one luxury property, aiming to attract capital and boost the economy.

Enforcement

SocGen Penalised in Australia for Market Gatekeeper Failures

02/09/2025

The penalty follows an ASIC probe into suspicious client orders designed to manipulate electricity and wheat futures markets.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Releases Guidelines on Personal Data Use in AI

02/09/2025

New framework details legal basis, risk management, and governance for organisations developing or using GenAI systems.

Capital / Liquidity

Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

02/09/2025

This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

02/09/2025

The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

02/09/2025

The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Listed Companies Form Virtual Assets Industry Body

02/09/2025

The new association, backed by nearly 40 firms, aims to foster compliance and support Hong Kong's digital asset hub ambitions.

Fintech / Regtech

China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

02/09/2025

Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.