Securities / Derivatives

China to Guide Bank Lending, Deepen Capital Market Reform in 2026

13/12/2025

Beijing signals proactive fiscal and monetary policy while tasking financial institutions with supporting key sectors and managing property risks.

Enforcement

China Banker's 10-Year Sentence Signals Heightened Risk for SOEs

12/12/2025

The bribery conviction expands the definition of 'state employee', exposing investment bankers at state-controlled firms to tougher criminal scrutiny.

Enforcement

China's Kangde Xin Fraud Case Puts Financial Firms in Legal Crosshairs

11/12/2025

A CNY 4.1 billion class-action lawsuit against the delisted firm and its advisors tests accountability under China's evolving legal framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings

10/12/2025

The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.

CBSL Approves Acquisition of HSBC Retail Arm in Sri Lanka

05/12/2025

The deal, impacting around 200,000 customers, is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending further requirements.

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

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.