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PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Sanctions Russian 'Shadow Fleet' to Enforce G7+ Oil Price Cap
04/12/2025
Australia designated 45 vessels as part of a new sanctions package aimed at curbing Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine.
Climate Risk
Thailand Cabinet Approves Climate Bill with Carbon Tax, ETS
04/12/2025
The draft law, awaiting parliamentary approval, establishes a framework for carbon pricing, a climate fund, and a green taxonomy.
Liquidity Risk
China Vanke Plan to Delay Debt Repayment Shakes Markets
03/12/2025
Vanke's plan to delay a CNY 2 billion bond payment with no upfront cash has intensified concerns over the limits of government support.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Issues Final Warning as 2,300 Financial Advisers Risk Exit
03/12/2025
Regulator warns nearly 15% of industry has not met new education standards ahead of the 1 January 2026 deadline.
Market Data & Technology
China Halts Public Release of Key Property Sales Data - Reports
03/12/2025
The move raises transparency concerns as paying financial institutions are told to keep the sensitive housing data confidential.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bendigo Bank Uncovers Systemic AML/CTF Deficiencies
01/12/2025
An independent review found widespread weaknesses in risk management, prompting a fully funded overhaul with unknown costs and regulatory scrutiny.
Structural Regulation
China Directs Lenders to Boost Consumer Finance in New Action Plan
01/12/2025
The plan details specific financial tools, including relending facilities and new consumer credit products, to cultivate trillion-yuan consumer markets.
Credit Risk
South Korea Proposes Making Landlord Loan Relief Permanent
01/12/2025
Regulators aim to remove the sunset clause on eased lending rules for landlords returning 'jeonse' rental deposits.
Structural Regulation
China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets
01/12/2025
Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.
Trading & Investment
TAIFEX Announces Incentives to Boost Equity Options Trading
30/11/2025
TAIFEX is offering cash prizes and significant fee rebates to futures commission merchants, brokers, and institutional investors.
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