Capital / Liquidity

China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown

18/12/2025

Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

17/12/2025

The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading

17/12/2025

HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate Disclosure of Auditor Network Non-Audit Fees

17/12/2025

New rules effective from 2026 require listed firms to report non-audit service contracts with their auditor's affiliated consulting firms.

Korea's FSS Directs Loan Brokers to Overhaul Internal Controls

17/12/2025

The FSS has cited widespread compliance failures in advertising and monitoring following recent inspections, urging firms to strengthen consumer protection frameworks.

Fintech / Regtech

FTAHK Forms Digital Asset Group to Tackle Financial Crime

17/12/2025

New forum aims to promote responsible integration between traditional finance and virtual asset firms through cross-sector collaboration on risk.

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ Preparing to Begin Gradual Sale of ETF Holdings - Report

16/12/2025

The central bank will reportedly begin a multi-decade process to offload its massive equity portfolio, aiming to minimise market disruption.

Manulife Becomes First Insurer to Redomicile Using New Hong Kong Law

15/12/2025

The insurer has completed its move from Bermuda, becoming the first to use a new law simplifying corporate re-domiciliation.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Amends Insurer Capital Rules for Offshore Units

15/12/2025

Regulators have updated capital adequacy requirements for insurers applying for international business unit licences to align with a new solvency framework launching in 2026.