Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Invites Proposals on Green Finance, Algorithmic Trading

19/09/2025

The CFFEX has launched a call for research on key topics, including the path to further internationalisation and programmatic trading regulation.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Expands Climate Disclosure Guidance Ahead of IFRS Roll-out

19/09/2025

The FSC has released five new sector-specific examples, including for commercial banks, ahead of mandatory sustainability reporting for large firms beginning in 2026.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Adopts Four-Tier Framework for Insurers' Capital Rules

19/09/2025

The FSC will replace risk-based capital system with a new “insurance capital standard” from 2026, aligning with global norms and changing adequacy thresholds.

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Stop Orders on La Trobe Credit Fund Products

19/09/2025

ASIC has halted retail investment into three credit products, citing deficient target market determinations under its design and distribution obligations.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Buy Cybersecurity Insurance

19/09/2025

The FSC has highlighted a steady rise in cyber insurance uptake, with the semiconductor industry leading as the top buyer.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Overhauls Auditor Reporting Guide with Sustainability Focus

19/09/2025

ASIC has reissued its guidance clarifying auditors' duties to report suspected breaches, including new obligations for sustainability reports and super funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services

19/09/2025

The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Integrate Industrial Accident Risk into Financial Regulation

19/09/2025

The new measures will require financial firms to factor companies' safety records into lending, insurance, and investment decisions, introducing penalties and incentives.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Institutionalise OTC Exchanges for Unlisted Stocks, Fractional Investments

19/09/2025

The regulations will create dedicated licences for OTC platforms, formalising rules on capital, investor protection, and market infrastructure.