Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

02/01/2026

The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Securities / Derivatives

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Updates Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

31/12/2025

The FSC clarified permissible concurrent roles at group entities and imposed new internal control, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.

Enforcement

Vietnam Sets New Penalties for Gold, FX, and Banking Violations

31/12/2025

New decree introduces a tiered penalty system for violations in gold, foreign currency, corporate bonds, and deposit-taking, effective February 2026.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

31/12/2025

The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

AML / KYC

Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure

31/12/2025

A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.