China Tightens Rules on Universal Life Insurance Products

03/05/2025

New NFRA notice bans the sale of universal life policies with terms shorter than five years and imposes limits on investments in certain funds and non-standard assets.

Market Infrastructure

CFETS Upgrades Local Currency Trading Interface

02/05/2025

The upgrade is being implemented in two phases. CFETS urged all members to complete the switchover before December 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Implement Higher Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

01/05/2025

Proposal to increase position limits for HSI, HSCEI, and HSTECH-linked derivatives received “strong support” from respondents to February consultation.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Use RAVAAH Portal from 1 May

01/05/2025

PRAVAAH is a centralised web-based platform launched in May 2024 for regulated entities to submit applications for authorisations, licences, and approvals.

China Pledges to Support Trade Firms Impacted by Tariffs

29/04/2025

Lenders will be asked to maintain loans to small and medium-sized trade firms, and to utilise a special credit tool to support the export of large equipment.

China Tightens Rules on Qualifications of Bank Executives

29/04/2025

Warnings, public reprimands, or fines will result in a one-year restriction on promotions or new appointments to higher positions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Adds 30 More Jurisdictions to Scope of Travel Rule Requirements

29/04/2025

There were already 28 jurisdictions named after an update in January 2024. The FSA proposes to add 30 more jurisdictions, which are mostly EU nations.

Fintech / Regtech

Central Banks Face Challenges in Managing AI Capability Gaps

27/04/2025

New BIS bulletin highlights the limited supply of talent with the right mix of AI skills and central banking expertise.

AML / KYC

KOFIU Announces AML Penalties Against Six Firms Including NH Futures

27/04/2025

NH Futures violated its EDD obligations, while a casino operator and four credit cooperatives didn’t report high-value cash transactions on time.