Fintech / Regtech

Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

05/12/2025

The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia Proposes Three-Tier Prudential Framework for Banks

05/12/2025

The plan creates a new top tier for the largest banks and introduces transition periods to support competition and growth.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Regulator, Banks Roll Out Additional Support for Tai Po Fire Victims

05/12/2025

Measures include emergency loans and a six-month mortgage moratorium on approximately 300 loans worth a total of HKD 540 million.

Enforcement

SFC Secures Insider Dealing Conviction Against Former Computershare VP

05/12/2025

The former executive used non-public information about a failed corporate privatisation vote to avoid a significant stock market loss.

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid

05/12/2025

The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

05/12/2025

The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Outlines Stablecoin Rules for 2026 Launch

05/12/2025

Taiwan’s proposed framework, modelled on the EU's MiCA, will require full reserve backing and initially permit only banks to issue.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Launch IP Financing Sandbox to Boost Lending

05/12/2025

Initiatives include a controlled environment for banks to test IP credit models and plans to modernise copyright and patent rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Details New Rules for BDC Funds to Boost Venture Investments

05/12/2025

The framework sets investment mandates, investor protections, and licensing requirements for publicly offered funds targeting innovative and unlisted companies.