Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Share Rental Fraud Data, Bring Crypto Firms Under Credit Law

13/11/2025

The FSC says the proposed rules will allow sharing of malicious landlord data without their consent and formally classify virtual asset firms as credit information providers.

Enforcement

Korea’s Lotte Insurance Sues Regulator Over Corrective Action

13/11/2025

The insurer is challenging a "management improvement recommendation", arguing the FSC's use of a "non-quantitative assessment" was unfair and creates market uncertainty.

Sanctions

Australia Faces Calls to Close Sanctions Loophole on Russian Oil Imports – Report

12/11/2025

A report finds over three million tonnes of Russian-origin oil products have entered Australia via third-country refining, implicating major financial and trading firms.

Capital / Liquidity

China Tightens Offshore Debt Rules for Regional State Firms

12/11/2025

The NDRC’s new rules target state firms' profitability and business scope in a bid to rein in local government debt risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Urged to Launch 'Commodity Connect' Scheme

12/11/2025

The FSDC has outlined a strategy for Hong Kong to become a major commodities hub, focusing on physical trade and deeper mainland China integration.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues Global Alerts for JPEX Crypto Fraud Suspects

12/11/2025

Authorities prosecute 16 individuals and seek three alleged masterminds in the HKD1.6 billion virtual asset platform collapse.

AML / KYC

Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Cambodian Senator in Money Laundering Probe

12/11/2025

Authorities seized assets worth around THB 400 million after revoking the tycoon’s Thai citizenship over links to international scam networks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Finalises New Investor Protection Rules for ICOs

12/11/2025

The new rules ease knowledge test requirements for retail investors but introduce mandatory suitability assessments to be updated every two years.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

12/11/2025

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.