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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The regulator also directed the executives to disgorge $2.37mn, representing losses avoided by trading on unpublished price-sensitive information.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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Block Crypto Platforms Under New Tech Crime Law
30/05/2025
The action follows the enactment of a new law which provides regulators powers to block unauthorised digital assets platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Proposes Listing Rule Changes to Enhance Transparency
30/05/2025
Proposed amendments aim to enhance transparency in corporate distress situations and improve business efficacy for minor joint ventures.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Appoints Committee to Review Corporate Governance Code
30/05/2025
Committee to examine board independence, diversity, and sustainability disclosures, ensuring Singapore remains a trusted global financial hub.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand over Alleged Crypto Fraud
30/05/2025
Ngo Thi Theu faces charges for her involvement in a crypto investment fraud that employed call centres in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Enforcement
Korea Whistleblower System is Enhancing Accounting Transparency: FSC
30/05/2025
Incentives and increased reporting have led to greater detection of accounting irregularities, and heavy penalties against wrongdoers.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Passes Bill to Implement Global Minimum Tax
30/05/2025
The new legislation will ensure that large multinational enterprises pay a minimum tax rate of 15% in Hong Kong from 2025.
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