ESG / Sustainability

TOCOM to Oversee First Green Hydrogen Trial Auction

06/05/2025

The trial auction is part of Tokyo’s efforts to establish a hydrogen exchange and promote the adoption of hydrogen energy.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Central Bank Battles Currency Speculation as TWD Soars

06/05/2025

The central bank intervened in the market and cautioned against “irresponsible speculation”. The FSC held emergency meetings with life insurers, which have significant US bond holdings.

Enforcement

Chinese Regulators Crack Down on Margin Lending Practices

06/05/2025

Several mainland securities firms have been penalised for allowing investors to withdraw cash obtained from margin loans.

AML / KYC

Japanese Securities Firms to Compensate Account Hack Victims

06/05/2025

Ten securities firms have agreed to compensate victims of accounts that have been hacked and used in unauthorised stock trading

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity

06/05/2025

A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules

05/05/2025

The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul

05/05/2025

Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market

04/05/2025

Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia, Japan to Enable Cross-border QR Payments

04/05/2025

In Phase 1, Cambodian Bakong users will be able to make payments in Japan by scanning JPQR. In Phase 2, Japanese users will be able to pay in Cambodia by scanning KHQR.