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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports
24/12/2025
SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus
24/12/2025
The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers
24/12/2025
The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.
ESG / Sustainability
China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law
24/12/2025
The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.
Malaysia Steps Up 1MDB Probe Into Law Firm Over USD 1bn Transaction
24/12/2025
Investigation focuses on the firm's alleged role in diverting funds and involves cooperation with US authorities on asset recovery.
Capital / Liquidity
China to Remove Small, Historic Overdue Debts from Credit Reports
23/12/2025
The policy targets overdue amounts under CNY 10,000 from the 2020-2025 period, requiring full repayment by March 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets
23/12/2025
The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Passes Key Tax Reforms, Previews Whistleblower Act Overhaul
23/12/2025
Parliament passes key tax changes, including an expanded Capital Gains Tax, and details upcoming reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Act.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot
23/12/2025
Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.
Enforcement
Philippines Widens Asset Freeze in PHP 20.3B Flood Control Probe
23/12/2025
The AML has frozen over 1,100 new bank accounts, bringing the total value of restricted assets to PHP 20.3 billion.
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