Anti-Money Laundering

UK Convicts Chinese National in Record Bitcoin Laundering Case

02/10/2025

The conviction follows a seven-year probe and the seizure of 61,000 bitcoin, highlighting cross-border cooperation on cryptocrime and complex asset recovery questions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Details Progress on Bolstering Non-Bank Financial Sector

01/10/2025

The FSB has outlined recent policy initiatives on leverage, money market funds, and margining to enhance non-bank financial intermediation resilience.

Trading & Investment

India's NSE IFSC to Launch Daily-Expiry Nifty 50 Options

01/10/2025

The dollar-denominated contracts will offer daily expiries from 13 October, a first for an Indian exchange, aiming to attract international and high-frequency traders.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Rewards 14 Asset Managers for Deepening Local Market Ties

01/10/2025

Eleven foreign and three domestic firms have been granted regulatory incentives for boosting investment, talent, and assets under management in Taiwan.

Supervision & Enforcement

South Korea to Abolish Criminal Breach of Trust Offence

01/10/2025

The government and ruling party will seek to end criminal punishment for the offence to ease excessive legal risks for companies.

Credit Risk

Korean Banks and Regulators Launch Petrochemical Restructuring Drive

01/10/2025

Lenders will provide financial support in exchange for swift and concrete restructuring plans from firms grappling with a global supply glut.

Operational Risk

Japan Finalises New Lease Accounting Rules for Financial Sector

01/10/2025

The rules require banks and insurers to bring most leases onto their balance sheets, aligning with new national accounting standards.

Payments & Settlements

China Launches Subsidised Pilot Scheme to Boost Tourist Spending

01/10/2025

A new programme will fund payment system upgrades and improved services in around 15 cities to attract more inbound consumption.

Structural Regulation

China Approves Japan's Mizuho to Launch Wholly-Owned Securities Firm

01/10/2025

Mizuho becomes the first Japanese and sixth overall foreign firm to receive a wholly-owned securities licence in mainland China.