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Securities / Derivatives
Cambodian Rating Agency Approved for Operations in Laos
03/06/2025
The Rating Agency of Cambodia has received approval to operate in Laos, as securities regulators in both countries work to deepen ties.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment
03/06/2025
Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.
Enforcement
China: Former Everbright Trust Chairman Pleads Guilty to Bribery
03/06/2025
Yan Guijun pleaded guilty to accepting bribes worth over CNY 200 million and illegally approving loans worth CNY 6.39 billion.
Korean Banks Receive Approval to Advance Vietnam Expansion Plans
03/06/2025
IBK received a confirmation letter allowing it to initiate the process of establishing a Vietnam subsidiary. KDB received a similar letter regarding a new branch.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services
03/06/2025
ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures
03/06/2025
ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.
Enforcement
Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks
03/06/2025
Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion
Hong Kong to Host World’s First Intergovernmental Mediation Body
03/06/2025
Hong Kong hosts launch of IOMed, the world’s first intergovernmental mediation body, aiming to bridge the global dispute resolution gap.
ESG / Sustainability
Thailand Launches 2nd Iteration of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
03/06/2025
Version 2 of the taxonomy covers the agriculture, construction and real estate, manufacturing, and waste management sectors.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk
02/06/2025
Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.
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