PEPs & Sanctions

Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan

09/10/2025

The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.

Trading & Investment

Nepal Task Force Proposes Reforms to Revitalise Capital Market

09/10/2025

The plan includes removing lending caps, restructuring the stock exchange via an IPO, and introducing derivatives, short selling, and securities lending.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Philippine SEC Chief Blames Corruption for PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout

09/10/2025

SEC Chair says a 'crisis of confidence' is hitting the market, as the AMLC freezes billions in assets linked to the ongoing probe.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Review Securities Lending Rules to Boost Cash Market Liquidity

09/10/2025

The regulator is reviewing the process and design of its SLB mechanism, which has seen limited traction compared to the more popular futures market for shorting.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Sentences 11 to Death in Crackdown on Myanmar Scam Syndicate

09/10/2025

The sentencing of Ming family members followed a major cross-border operation targeting vast fraud and gambling centres in Myanmar's Kokang region.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea Mandates Industrial Accident Disclosures, Tightens ESG Rules

07/10/2025

New rules will require listed firms to report major accidents and ensure ESG raters factor them into evaluations to manage financial risks.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Refutes Media Reports About Planned Rules for Family Offices

06/10/2025

SEBI refuted media reports that it was considering new rules for family offices, including mandatory disclosures and a new regulatory category.

Sustainable Finance

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.

Capital Adequacy

Basel Committee Cites 'Significant Progress' on Final Bank Capital Rules

06/10/2025

Most member jurisdictions now have key post-crisis credit and operational risk standards in effect, the BCBS reports.