Enforcement

HK Police Arrest 82 in HK$40 Billion Money Laundering Probe

04/08/2025

A triad-led syndicate is accused of defrauding banks of over HKD 1 billion and laundering proceeds from illegal activities through a trustee services firm.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

04/08/2025

The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

04/08/2025

The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Adopts More Flexible Position Limits for Retail Traders

04/08/2025

The new rules allow TAIFEX to set position limits for retail traders within a 3% to 5% range, enhancing market management flexibility.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Finalises New Index Rules for Corporate Spin-Offs

04/08/2025

The new methodology aims to reduce market impact from passive fund rebalancing by promptly adding spun-off firms to indices.

AML / KYC

Korea to Legislate FI Responsibility in Financial Crime Crackdown

04/08/2025

FSC to introduce an AI detection platform and new powers for crypto exchanges as it holds firms liable for fraud prevention and relief.

BSP to Ease Bancassurance Cross-selling Regulations

04/08/2025

New guidelines will end the exclusive in-house model, allowing banks to partner with multiple third-party insurers to increase market access.

AML / KYC

India’s ED Summons Anil Ambani, Probes Yes Bank Loan Process

04/08/2025

Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged INR 30 billion loan fraud, focusing on procedural violations, a suspected quid pro quo, and related financial irregularities