Cybersecurity

Japan Enacts New Law Allowing Offensive Cyber Operations

19/05/2025

The law enacts a more proactive cyber stance for Japan, empowering authorities to neutralise threats before impact.

Structural Regulation

China Tightens Rules on Listed Companies’ Use of Raised Funds

19/05/2025

The CSRC issued revised rules to strengthen oversight of listed firms’ fundraising and direct capital to core business and the real economy.

Capital Adequacy

South Korea Set to Double Deposit Insurance Limit

18/05/2025

Regulators will operate a task force to oversee industry preparations for the change and monitor capital flows and market impact.

Climate Risk

NGFS Publishes First Set of Short-Term Climate Scenarios

18/05/2025

The short-term climate scenarios are a tool for assessing the economic impact of climate change and policy shifts by 2030.

Capital Adequacy

BSP Seeks to Boost Islamic Banking with Relaxed Regulations

14/05/2025

BSP proposes adjustments to capitalisation requirements and reporting procedures to spur growth in the Islamic banking sector

Market Data & Technology

SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

14/05/2025

SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Designates Financial Futures Exempt From After-Hours Liquidation

13/05/2025

TAIFEX reminded futures commission merchants to maintain adequate risk controls for futures traders’ margins and open positions

PEPs & Sanctions

Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching

13/05/2025

Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Credit Risk

SFC Fines Sino-Rich Securities, Suspends Exec Over Margin Lending Failures

13/05/2025

The SFC said Sino-Rich Securities had inadequate documentation and enforcement of margin lending policies.