Enforcement

China NFRA Standardises Administrative Inspections of FIs

20/05/2025

The NFRA will establish a dedicated online platform to disclose information about administrative inspections to enhance transparency and public oversight.

Market Infrastructure

China State Council Sets Out Legislative Priorities for 2025

20/05/2025

China’s 2025 legislative plan includes a strong focus on financial stability alongside key revisions to banking and trade laws.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Seeks to Build AI Benchmark for Tailored LLM Evaluation

19/05/2025

BOK seeks contractor to build AI benchmark for LLMs, aiming to improve performance in economics and finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Retail Access to Stock Market

19/05/2025

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is reviewing board lot sizes and ceiling and floor price adjustments for new listings.

ESG / Sustainability

BOK to Provide Technical Assistance on Climate Risk Management

19/05/2025

Bank of Korea will offer climate stress test workshops to bolster risk management capabilities of South Korean banks and insurers.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Probes Financial Firms Over ETF Sales

19/05/2025

Taiwan’s FSC investigates 20 firms over allegations that they put excessive pressure on staff to meet sales quotas.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Enacts New Law Allowing Offensive Cyber Operations

19/05/2025

The law enacts a more proactive cyber stance for Japan, empowering authorities to neutralise threats before impact.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Rules on Listed Companies’ Use of Raised Funds

19/05/2025

The CSRC issued revised rules to strengthen oversight of listed firms’ fundraising and direct capital to core business and the real economy.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Set to Double Deposit Insurance Limit

18/05/2025

Regulators will operate a task force to oversee industry preparations for the change and monitor capital flows and market impact.