Market Infrastructure

China Consults on Draft Mandatory Data Security Risk Assessment Rules

09/12/2025

New draft measures mandate annual assessments for handlers of "important data" and look to standardise risk reporting across industries.

Capital / Liquidity

China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk

09/12/2025

New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System

09/12/2025

KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.

Enforcement

Australia Examines Misuse of AI and Exam Cheating by Auditors

09/12/2025

Government officials are reviewing Deloitte's contracts and questioning KPMG over AI's role in exam cheating that was not reported to ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Listed Company Regulation

09/12/2025

The draft rules aim to tighten corporate governance, combat financial fraud, and enhance investor protection for the country's listed firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Aligns OTC Clear Margin Policy with New Reference Rate Model

09/12/2025

From January 2026, interest on cash collateral at the clearing house will be based on benchmark rates minus a handling fee.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

08/12/2025

The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access

08/12/2025

Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.

Enforcement

New Zealand FMA Chair Steps Aside Amid Government Investigation

08/12/2025

FMA chief Craig Stobo has temporarily vacated his role as head of the regulator pending an independent probe by the MBIE.