ESG / Sustainability

Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency

25/08/2025

Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish National Bitcoin Reserve

25/08/2025

A new bill directs the BSP to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin over five years and hold it for two decades to diversify national assets.

Enforcement

China: Ex-IPO Regulator Faces Prosecution After CNY 300m Cash Seizure

21/08/2025

The former CSRC official was expelled from the Chinese Communist Party after being accused of making illicit gains from pre-IPO shares.

Enforcement

ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

21/08/2025

In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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Enforcement

ASIC Expands Website Takedown Capability to Include Social Media Ads

21/08/2025

ASIC is expanding its website takedown capability to include social media advertisements in response to evolving tactics employed by scammers.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Confirms Plan to Launch Board Lot Consultation This Year

21/08/2025

HKEX plans a consultation on adjusting stock trading size this year, building on robust first-half financial results.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.