Japan Considers Goodwill Accounting Overhaul to Boost Startup Investment

01/06/2025

Japan considers ending mandatory goodwill amortisation to encourage startup acquisitions and align with global accounting norms.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Director Over ACX Exchange Collapse

01/06/2025

ASIC sues ex-Blockchain Global director over alleged mismanagement leading to ACX Exchange collapse and A$20mn in customer losses.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Framework for Food Value Chain

01/06/2025

New criteria target post-farm emissions, guiding investment in sustainable food systems beyond agricultural production.

Sanctions

US Tightens Export Curbs to China, Targeting Chip Design Software

31/05/2025

The US is restricting sales of semiconductor design software to China, suspending existing export licences and imposing additional licence requirements.

AML / KYC

FATF Upgrades Indonesia’s Rating on Recommendation 7

31/05/2025

The 2nd Enhanced Follow-Up report for Indonesia acknowledges regulatory amendments concerning targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation.

Enforcement

Japan Regulator Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Overhaul Governance

31/05/2025

Tohoku Local Finance Bureau demands accountability for fraudulent loans, embezzlement, and concealed reporting at Fukushima-based lender.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Announces Collaboration to Facilitate ETF Listings

30/05/2025

The initiative aims to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying ETFs on Bursa Malaysia and broaden the options available to Malaysian investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Bans Former IndusInd Bank Executives for Insider Trading

30/05/2025

The regulator also directed the executives to disgorge $2.37mn, representing losses avoided by trading on unpublished price-sensitive information.

New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Streamlining Licence Conditions

30/05/2025

The consultation seeks feedback from industry participants on potential overlap, areas for clarification, and the ongoing relevance of existing conditions.