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Securities / Derivatives
BCBS Issues New Rules for Hedging Derivative Counterparty Risk
30/10/2025
The new rule requires banks to calculate a residual unprotected exposure when hedging derivative counterparty risk with fixed-amount credit protection.

Enforcement
China Jails Five in CNY 1.2 Billion Crypto Foreign Exchange Case
30/10/2025
The Beijing court ruling underscores a national crackdown on the use of stablecoins to bypass China's strict capital controls.

Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Expands Retail Use of Digital Yuan in Cross-Border Push
30/10/2025
The move brings the e-CNY to hundreds of convenience stores and vending machines, with BOCHK handling currency conversion.

Securities / Derivatives
China to Exempt Foreign Mutual Funds From Short-Swing Trading Rule
30/10/2025
The move allows ownership to be calculated per-product, levelling the playing field with domestic peers and addressing a long-standing industry concern.

Securities / Derivatives
China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong
30/10/2025
The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.

ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Finalises IFRS-aligned Sustainability Reporting Rules
29/10/2025
Listed firms will be required to report on sustainability in annual reports from 2026, but a two-year extension will be granted for Scope 3 emissions.

Securities / Derivatives
CSRC to Deepen Reforms of Shenzhen's ChiNext Board
29/10/2025
The plan will tailor listing standards for innovative and entrepreneurial firms in emerging industries to provide more inclusive financial services.

Capital / Liquidity
China NFRA Flags Consolidation Push for Smaller Financial Firms
29/10/2025
The move aims to improve quality and manage systemic risks by promoting mergers and reorganisations among small and medium-sized institutions.

Market Infrastructure
China Signals Further Financial Opening, New FX Rules to Ease Trade
29/10/2025
Top officials announce plans to welcome foreign investment and will roll out nine new policies to streamline cross-border transactions.

Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai STAR Market Gets First Listings Under New 'Growth' Tier
29/10/2025
The move is part of a wider capital market reform to support ‘hard-tech’ innovation and strengthen regulatory supervision.
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