AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Urges Increased Vigilance for Child Exploitation Red Flags

16/09/2025

AUSTRAC details transaction patterns linked to child abuse and sextortion, reminding firms of their suspicious matter reporting obligations.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes to Add New Cross-Border and SME Rules to Bankruptcy Law

16/09/2025

The draft law aims to solve the problem of insolvent "zombie" firms, creating dedicated chapters for cross-border and financial institution cases and offering a path for shareholders with joint liability to clear debts.

Fintech / Regtech

China Funds Research Into Stablecoin Risks to Capital Controls, Yuan

15/09/2025

A state-backed foundation is funding studies on global stablecoins and cross-border monitoring, seeking policy recommendations on digital finance governance.

Market Infrastructure

China Proposes Heftier Fines for Violations of Cybersecurity Law

15/09/2025

Draft amendment introduces fines of up to CNY 10 million for serious violations and clarifies liability for network operators.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes to Allow Warrants on Actively Managed ETFs

15/09/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has proposed rule changes to permit actively managed ETFs as underlying assets for warrants to boost product diversity.

Market Infrastructure

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

13/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Injecting IDR 200 Trillion into Six State Owned Banks

12/09/2025

New finance minister explicitly bans state banks from using the liquidity boost to purchase government or central bank securities, aiming to force lending.

AML / KYC

Philippines AMLC to Probe Casinos Over Officials' Laundering Scheme

12/09/2025

Investigation follows a senator's allegations that former public works officials laundered nearly PHP 1 billion through at least 13 gaming venues.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

12/09/2025

The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.