Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

18/12/2025

Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Overhauls Bank Capital Rules, Easing CET1 Requirements

18/12/2025

The RBNZ is modernising its framework to lower funding costs, boost competition, and align more closely with Australian bank regulations.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Restrictions on Non-Investment-Grade Fund Investments

18/12/2025

The FSC has amended investment limits for various fund types, increasing the cap for non-investment-grade bond funds and consolidating other limits.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Scraps Shareholder Checks for Financial Groups Owning Savings Banks

18/12/2025

The regulatory change aims to reduce compliance burdens and increase the incentive for financial holding companies to acquire savings banks.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC Publishes New National Risk Assessment

18/12/2025

The NRA identifies the abuse of digital platforms, crypto-based transfers and casino junket operators as significant and growing concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes 'One Share, One Lot' Rule Change

17/12/2025

Proposals aim to make investing more accessible, standardise lots to one share, and remove the odd lot market ahead of a 2026 system upgrade.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin, Crypto Intermediaries and Custody

17/12/2025

Draft rules create a new intermediary licence, introduce a self-trust option for asset custody, and set detailed conduct rules.

AML / KYC

Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

17/12/2025

Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.