Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoin Law Sparks Mainland Interest in Using Hong Kong as Tokenisation Hub

05/06/2025

Citic Securities forecasts that Hong Kong’s stablecoin legalisation will help mainland firms push their initiatives forward and attract a tokenisation boom.

Securities / Derivatives

China Foreign Exchange Trade System Updates Emergency Trading Rules

05/06/2025

The CFETS has revised its emergency service rules to adapt to market developments and maintain trading order.

Securities / Derivatives

SSE to Optimise Index System, Launch New Index on 16 June

05/06/2025

Both the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges are optimising their index systems. A new SSE 580 index will enhance market coverage for small-cap stocks.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

04/06/2025

The passage of CMEPA, designed to modernise investment taxation and boost financial inclusion, is expected to increase activity on the local stock market.

Enforcement

China Proposes to Standardise Cyberspace Administration Penalties

04/06/2025

The CAC is seeking public comment on draft rules standardising administrative penalties for cyberspace violations.

Market Infrastructure

KRX to Launch After-Hours Session for Derivatives on 9 June

04/06/2025

The new after-hours session will run for 12 hours, which is one hour longer than the current arrangement with Eurex.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

04/06/2025

The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

China Lowers Credit Reporting Service Fees to Ease Business Costs

04/06/2025

The NDRC estimates that the fee reductions will save users approximately CNY 1.1 billion (USD 153 million) annually

Japan Adds Labour Safeguards to New Corporate Lending Framework

03/06/2025

Regulatory guidelines clarify limits on lender influence over workforce decisions under new EVSI system.