Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Urges Increased Vigilance for Child Exploitation Red Flags

16/09/2025

AUSTRAC details transaction patterns linked to child abuse and sextortion, reminding firms of their suspicious matter reporting obligations.

Resolution & Recovery

China Proposes to Add New Cross-Border and SME Rules to Bankruptcy Law

16/09/2025

The draft law aims to solve the problem of insolvent "zombie" firms, creating dedicated chapters for cross-border and financial institution cases and offering a path for shareholders with joint liability to clear debts.

Stablecoins

China Funds Research Into Stablecoin Risks to Capital Controls, Yuan

15/09/2025

A state-backed foundation is funding studies on global stablecoins and cross-border monitoring, seeking policy recommendations on digital finance governance.

Cybersecurity

China Proposes Heftier Fines for Violations of Cybersecurity Law

15/09/2025

Draft amendment introduces fines of up to CNY 10 million for serious violations and clarifies liability for network operators.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Proposes to Allow Warrants on Actively Managed ETFs

15/09/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has proposed rule changes to permit actively managed ETFs as underlying assets for warrants to boost product diversity.

Trading & Investment

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

13/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Injecting IDR 200 Trillion into Six State Owned Banks

12/09/2025

New finance minister explicitly bans state banks from using the liquidity boost to purchase government or central bank securities, aiming to force lending.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines AMLC to Probe Casinos Over Officials' Laundering Scheme

12/09/2025

Investigation follows a senator's allegations that former public works officials laundered nearly PHP 1 billion through at least 13 gaming venues.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

12/09/2025

The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.