Trading & Investment

Fintech and Regulation to Create Two-Tier Securities Sector: Fitch

29/10/2025

A Fitch Ratings report finds that technology-backed global platforms and bank-affiliated firms are set to win as traditional domestic brokers face mounting pressure.

PEPs & Sanctions

China, India Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys After New US Sanctions

28/10/2025

State-owned firms in both nations are pausing seaborne crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil, citing compliance and sanctions risks.

Resolution & Recovery

Japanese Megabanks Detail US Wind-Down Strategies in Living Wills

28/10/2025

The plans, released by US regulators, outline how each firm’s American operations would be resolved under a multiple-point-of-entry strategy.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CSRC Unveils 23 Measures to Bolster Investor Protection

28/10/2025

The new guidelines target fairer trading, stricter enforcement, and enhanced protections throughout the listing and delisting process.

Stablecoins

Japan Sees Launch of First Regulated Yen Stablecoin, JPYC

28/10/2025

The fintech firm JPYC has launched a yen-pegged token, backed by bonds and deposits, under Japan's new regulatory framework.

Credit Risk

Korea Eases Mortgage Refinancing Rules in Regulated Zones

28/10/2025

Borrowers in newly designated property speculation zones will be allowed to use their original, higher LTV ratios.

Resolution & Recovery

China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers

28/10/2025

AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

27/10/2025

Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

Market Abuse

FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

27/10/2025

The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.