PEPs & Sanctions

UK FCA Finalises New Rules on Politically Exposed Persons

10/07/2025

For financial groups with operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the new guidance clarifies the application of these rules on a global basis.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud

09/07/2025

Data from the FSA reveals that the unauthorised stock sales peaked in May, but the trend reversed sharply in June following widespread warnings.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Announces Sanctions Over DPRK Illicit IT Worker Scheme

09/07/2025

The action targets individuals and firms involved in a revenue-generating scheme funding North Korea's weapons programmes, OFAC said.

Trading & Investment

Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options

09/07/2025

The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.

Market Abuse

Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations

09/07/2025

Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Launches Rescue Bid for Jilin Jiutai Rural Commercial Bank

08/07/2025

The takeover and proposed delisting of the troubled rural lender highlights China's accelerated drive to consolidate smaller banks and contain financial risk.

AI Risk & Governance

IAIS Finalises AI Supervisory Framework for Global Insurance Industry

08/07/2025

The framework stresses insurer accountability for fairness and risk management, particularly for third-party AI systems.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Eases Local Currency Loan Rules for Foreign Firms

08/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has raised the debt-to-equity ratio for local Taka loans to 60:40, aiming to attract foreign investment and facilitate business expansion.

Credit Risk

Japan Finalises Rules for Enterprise Value-Backed Lending

08/07/2025

The FSA has issued guidance on how lenders should assess a new type of business security, permitting more reliance on future prospects over purely historical data.