Securities / Derivatives

China Jails Former Zhongzhi Executives in Landmark Shadow Banking Case

26/12/2025

Executives of the bankrupt conglomerate have been jailed, highlighting Beijing's crackdown on risks within the country's shadow banking sector.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

26/12/2025

The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

26/12/2025

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

Market Infrastructure

China Expands Foreign Investment Catalogue to Target High-Tech and Services

26/12/2025

New list effective February 2026 adds 205 encouraged items to steer capital into advanced manufacturing and less-developed regions.

Enforcement

Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance

26/12/2025

International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Thailand to Regulate Online Gold Trading to Curb Baht Surge

26/12/2025

Regulators will require data reporting and consider taxes and volume caps for online gold platforms to tackle the currency appreciation.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

26/12/2025

The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

26/12/2025

A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

26/12/2025

Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.