Fintech / Regtech

BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

07/07/2025

The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai SOE to Lead China's Fourth Personal Credit Bureau

07/07/2025

A new state-led entity is being established to operate China's fourth personal credit bureau. It will focus on commercialising public government data.

Sanctions

UK Regulators Publish Alert on Russian Sanctions Evasion Network

07/07/2025

UK regulators issue detailed "red flags", naming individuals and entities in Singapore and the UAE involved in sanctions-busting schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Overhauls Commercial Act to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

07/07/2025

The revision passed by the National Assembly expands directors' fiduciary duties and tightens voting caps for controlling shareholders.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Proposes Overhaul of Financial M&A Rules to Spur Consolidation

07/07/2025

FSC to raise minimum acquisition stakes to over 25% and offer temporary capital relief to encourage stable, large-scale mergers.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Confident of September Market Upgrade on Back of Major Reforms

07/07/2025

Regulators cite the new trading system and key legal amendments on foreign ownership and clearing as crucial to securing emerging market status.

Enforcement

India Bars Jane Street and Seizes $567m Over Market Manipulation Claims

07/07/2025

SEBI described Jane Street's trading behaviour as "egregious" and said the firm "is not a good faith actor that can be, or deserves to be, trusted."

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

06/07/2025

The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

Market Infrastructure

EU Finalises T+1 Roadmap, Highlighting Hurdles for APAC Firms

06/07/2025

The EU's 2027 deadline for T+1 settlement creates significant operational, FX, and funding challenges for Asia-Pacific firms and funds with Asian assets.