Trading & Investment

Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options

09/07/2025

The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.

Market Abuse

Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations

09/07/2025

Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Launches Rescue Bid for Jilin Jiutai Rural Commercial Bank

08/07/2025

The takeover and proposed delisting of the troubled rural lender highlights China's accelerated drive to consolidate smaller banks and contain financial risk.

AI Risk & Governance

IAIS Finalises AI Supervisory Framework for Global Insurance Industry

08/07/2025

The framework stresses insurer accountability for fairness and risk management, particularly for third-party AI systems.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Eases Local Currency Loan Rules for Foreign Firms

08/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has raised the debt-to-equity ratio for local Taka loans to 60:40, aiming to attract foreign investment and facilitate business expansion.

Credit Risk

Japan Finalises Rules for Enterprise Value-Backed Lending

08/07/2025

The FSA has issued guidance on how lenders should assess a new type of business security, permitting more reliance on future prospects over purely historical data.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Relaxes Asset Disclosure Rules for Largest Public Companies

08/07/2025

The FSC has raised the reporting thresholds for certain non-related party transactions, a move expected to reduce disclosures by over 80 percent for 34 top firms.

Operational Risk

China Mandates Stricter ETF Risk Controls for Fund Managers, Brokers

08/07/2025

New rules require fund managers to enhance operational controls and brokers to monitor high-risk client trading, amid rapid market growth.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Sets Out Expectations for Incoming AML Reforms

08/07/2025

AUSTRAC told industry it does not expect "perfection on day one" for new AML/CTF rules, outlining a phased approach ahead of FATF evaluation.