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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.
Market Infrastructure
Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files
30/05/2025
The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments
30/05/2025
The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tightens Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives Market
30/05/2025
The new measures include a new way to measure open interest, a recalibration of position limits, and a pre-open session for current-month futures contracts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining
30/05/2025
The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.
Securities / Derivatives
16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms
30/05/2025
The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.
Market Infrastructure
China Eases Rules to Enhance Access to Overseas Listing Markets
30/05/2025
The rules streamline cross-border capital management and allow greater flexibility, aiming to facilitate overseas IPOs for domestic firms.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Updated FX Global Code
30/05/2025
Banks are directed to review their practices in light of the updated FX Global Code and renew their commitment to the code by January 2026.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Orders Compliance Audits for Two Australian Casinos
30/05/2025
The auditors will assess each casino’s compliance with AML/CTF laws and regulations. AUSTRAC will decide on further action based on the findings.
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