AML / KYC

UnionBank Goes Live on Philippine Open Finance Pilot for Pensions

06/09/2025

UnionBank is among the first to launch a BSP-led initiative using consent-based data sharing to simplify retirement account opening.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

05/09/2025

The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Eyes 7am Start to Pre-empt New Rival

05/09/2025

KRX is reportedly considering a new pre-market session to gain a competitive advantage over Nextrade, the country's new ATS.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Rules to Expand Offshore Securities Lending

05/09/2025

The move aims to boost Taiwan's asset management hub status by allowing securities firms to offer foreign currency loans to offshore clients.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Regulators Consider Curbs to Cool Stock Rally - Reports

05/09/2025

Regulators are weighing measures including easing short-selling restrictions amid concerns of a speculative bubble and potential losses for retail investors.

AML / KYC

Interpol Issues 'Silver Notice' to Trace Assets of Indian Drug Fugitive

05/09/2025

The notice, the first of its kind for India's Narcotics Control Bureau, targets the proceeds of a Dubai-based trafficker.

India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

05/09/2025

The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Fines Nextera Over Dual-role and Trading Rule Breaches

05/09/2025

The FSS penalises Nextera Investment Discretionary Management and executives for unauthorised concurrent appointments and personal account trading.

Trending

Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

04/09/2025

Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.