Market Infrastructure

China Drafts Guidance for Personal Data Flows Between Mainland and Macau

24/12/2025

New draft rules aim to create a streamlined certification mechanism for personal information transfers within the Greater Bay Area.

Fintech / Regtech

China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

24/12/2025

New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

24/12/2025

The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

24/12/2025

ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

24/12/2025

SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus

24/12/2025

The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

24/12/2025

The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

ESG / Sustainability

China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law

24/12/2025

The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

Malaysia Steps Up 1MDB Probe Into Law Firm Over USD 1bn Transaction

24/12/2025

Investigation focuses on the firm's alleged role in diverting funds and involves cooperation with US authorities on asset recovery.