Capital / Liquidity

BSP Seeks to Boost Islamic Banking with Relaxed Regulations

14/05/2025

BSP proposes adjustments to capitalisation requirements and reporting procedures to spur growth in the Islamic banking sector

Fintech / Regtech

SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

14/05/2025

SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Designates Financial Futures Exempt From After-Hours Liquidation

13/05/2025

TAIFEX reminded futures commission merchants to maintain adequate risk controls for futures traders’ margins and open positions

AML / KYC

Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching

13/05/2025

Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Sino-Rich Securities, Suspends Exec Over Margin Lending Failures

13/05/2025

The SFC said Sino-Rich Securities had inadequate documentation and enforcement of margin lending policies.

Enforcement

Chinese Businessman Arrested in Vietnam Over $165m Fraud

12/05/2025

The businessman was apprehended in Vietnam and handed over to Chinese authorities after having fled China in 2023.

Korea Development Bank to Advance Vietnam Expansion

12/05/2025

After a six-year wait, KDB received a letter from SBV confirming that all the required document submissions have been completed.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Relaxed Co-Investment Norms for Alternative Investment Funds

12/05/2025

SEBI considers easing rules for AIF co-investments, enabling separate investment schemes and broader advisory services for managers.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition

12/05/2025

The focus will be on five themes, including climate risk modelling, carbon market analytics, and sustainable investing, among others.