Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Secures First Money Laundering Conviction in Wildlife Trafficking Case

29/09/2025

A 37-year-old man has been jailed for 40 months under an amended ordinance, signalling a new focus on the financial proceeds of the illegal trade.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions Six US Firms Over Taiwan and National Security Concerns

29/09/2025

China added the companies to its "unreliable entity" and export control lists, citing military cooperation with Taiwan and risks to its national security.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Fugitive Ex-CEO of Fintech Lender Investree Repatriated to Indonesia

29/09/2025

Adrian Gunadi is accused of illegally raising IDR 2.7 trillion in a case that brought down one of the country's most prominent fintechs.

Market Risk

Bank Indonesia Commits to 'Bold' Intervention as Rupiah Nears Record Low

29/09/2025

BI is using its full range of policy tools to stabilise the currency amid pressure from a strong US dollar and domestic policy concerns.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Earlier Disclosure of AGM Materials for All Listed Firms

29/09/2025

The FSC plans to extend stricter reporting deadlines for annual meeting handbooks and annual reports to all listed and OTC-listed companies.

Stablecoins

Japan's Ikuyo to Form Stablecoin Association for Trade Finance Reform

29/09/2025

The Tokyo-listed firm will create an industry body to promote blockchain-based settlement and address inefficiencies in cross-border payments.

Market Abuse

Pakistan Regulator Gains Direct Access to Stock Market Surveillance

29/09/2025

MOU gives the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance market integrity and curb abuse.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Proposes Easing Margin Trading Rules for OTC Stocks

29/09/2025

The FSC aims to align eligibility criteria for listed and over-the-counter stocks and ensure continuous margin trading for firms switching boards.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions DPRK-Myanmar Arms Procurement Network

29/09/2025

OFAC has designated a network selling North Korean arms to Myanmar, warning of secondary sanctions for financial institutions facilitating transactions.