Anti-Money Laundering

HK Police Arrest 82 in HK$40 Billion Money Laundering Probe

04/08/2025

A triad-led syndicate is accused of defrauding banks of over HKD 1 billion and laundering proceeds from illegal activities through a trustee services firm.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

04/08/2025

The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

04/08/2025

The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

Structural Regulation

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Adopts More Flexible Position Limits for Retail Traders

04/08/2025

The new rules allow TAIFEX to set position limits for retail traders within a 3% to 5% range, enhancing market management flexibility.

Trading & Investment

JPX Finalises New Index Rules for Corporate Spin-Offs

04/08/2025

The new methodology aims to reduce market impact from passive fund rebalancing by promptly adding spun-off firms to indices.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Legislate FI Responsibility in Financial Crime Crackdown

04/08/2025

FSC to introduce an AI detection platform and new powers for crypto exchanges as it holds firms liable for fraud prevention and relief.

Structural Regulation

BSP to Ease Bancassurance Cross-selling Regulations

04/08/2025

New guidelines will end the exclusive in-house model, allowing banks to partner with multiple third-party insurers to increase market access.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Summons Anil Ambani, Probes Yes Bank Loan Process

04/08/2025

Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged INR 30 billion loan fraud, focusing on procedural violations, a suspected quid pro quo, and related financial irregularities