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.

AML / KYC

Korea Sees Record Account Suspensions Over Voice Phishing Scams

12/09/2025

Over 150,000 accounts were frozen in five years as authorities consider legislation to make financial firms partially liable for scam damages.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Banks, Insurers Pass Severe Stress Tests, Regulator Says

12/09/2025

The FSC said all institutions remained above capital minimums under scenarios including economic downturns, market shocks, and climate events.

AML / KYC

US Fed Ends 2019 Enforcement Action Against Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui

10/09/2025

The action, imposed over AML control deficiencies, has been terminated, potentially clearing a path for the lender's US expansion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Allow Crypto Firms to be Certified as Venture Businesses

10/09/2025

The change reverses a seven-year-old restriction, enabling virtual asset firms access to tax incentives, subsidies, and financial support.