Market Risk

SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

24/12/2025

The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

Market Abuse

Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

24/12/2025

ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

24/12/2025

SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus

24/12/2025

The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.

Cryptocurrency

HK Regulator Proposes to Permit Crypto Investments by Insurers

24/12/2025

The Insurance Authority plans a 100% risk charge for investments in crypto assets and incentives for infrastructure investments.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law

24/12/2025

The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Steps Up 1MDB Probe Into Law Firm Over USD 1bn Transaction

24/12/2025

Investigation focuses on the firm's alleged role in diverting funds and involves cooperation with US authorities on asset recovery.

Credit Risk

China to Remove Small, Historic Overdue Debts from Credit Reports

23/12/2025

The policy targets overdue amounts under CNY 10,000 from the 2020-2025 period, requiring full repayment by March 2026.

Tokenisation

Sri Lanka SEC Developing Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

23/12/2025

The securities regulator aims to provide a regulated alternative for tech-savvy youth, focusing on investment tokens rather than cryptocurrencies.