Sanctions

US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions

02/01/2026

Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.

Market Infrastructure

India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

02/01/2026

New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

China Clarifies VAT Rules for Asset Managers, Loan Services

02/01/2026

New regulations designate asset managers as taxpayers for their products and make input VAT on loan interest temporarily non-deductible.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves Coking Coal Options for Dalian Commodity Exchange

02/01/2026

The DCE published detailed trading rules and fee structures ahead of the launch on 16 January 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies

02/01/2026

The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.

Enforcement

BNM Fines 11 Money Services Firms for Regulatory Breaches

02/01/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia has penalised multiple money services businesses for failures relating to AML/CDD, capital shortfalls, and reporting.

Beijing Eases Home-Buying Curbs and Mortgage Lending Rules

31/12/2025

Beijing has lowered purchase thresholds for non-residents and changed mortgage lending rules to support its sluggish housing sector.

Securities / Derivatives

IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

31/12/2025

New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.