Securities / Derivatives

Japan Proposes Rule Change to Widen CCP Scope for Investment Trusts

17/09/2025

The FSA has opened a consultation on a proposal to allow central counterparties to clear a broader range of funds, including active ETFs.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out Stricter Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rules

16/09/2025

The new rules, effective 1 November, establish strict, tiered deadlines and specific financial and data-loss thresholds.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Detailed Guidance for Voluntary Sustainability Disclosure

16/09/2025

New guidelines detail double materiality assessments and value chain reporting, while introducing a proportionality principle to ease the compliance burden.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea: New FSC Chief Pledges Overhaul of Collateral-Based Lending

16/09/2025

Lee Eog-weon will revamp regulations to funnel money away from real estate and into innovative sectors amid a major agency reorganisation.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Urges Increased Vigilance for Child Exploitation Red Flags

16/09/2025

AUSTRAC details transaction patterns linked to child abuse and sextortion, reminding firms of their suspicious matter reporting obligations.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes to Add New Cross-Border and SME Rules to Bankruptcy Law

16/09/2025

The draft law aims to solve the problem of insolvent "zombie" firms, creating dedicated chapters for cross-border and financial institution cases and offering a path for shareholders with joint liability to clear debts.

Fintech / Regtech

China Funds Research Into Stablecoin Risks to Capital Controls, Yuan

15/09/2025

A state-backed foundation is funding studies on global stablecoins and cross-border monitoring, seeking policy recommendations on digital finance governance.

Market Infrastructure

China Proposes Heftier Fines for Violations of Cybersecurity Law

15/09/2025

Draft amendment introduces fines of up to CNY 10 million for serious violations and clarifies liability for network operators.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes to Allow Warrants on Actively Managed ETFs

15/09/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has proposed rule changes to permit actively managed ETFs as underlying assets for warrants to boost product diversity.