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Sanctions
Singaporean Cargo Inspection Firm Shutters by US Sanctions
12/06/2025
US sanctions prompted customers to cancel orders and banks to stop providing services, forcing CCIC Singapore to cease operations and lay off staff.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Digital ID System Faces Scrutiny Over Security Flaws
12/06/2025
A lawmaker has called out the government’s response to the abuse of Taiwan’s digital ID system as inadequate.
AML / KYC
INTERPOL Operation Nets 20,000 Malicious IPs Targeting Financial Data
12/06/2025
Operation Secure targeted infostealer malware, disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure across Asia and leading to arrests and server seizures.
Enforcement
Korea to Implement “One Strike Out” Policy for Market Manipulators
12/06/2025
Korea to permanently ban perpetrators of unfair trading, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to market abuse and enhanced investor protection.
Crypto / Digital Assets
First PHP Stablecoin Advances Past Regulatory Sandbox Pilot
11/06/2025
Philippine fintech Coins.ph said PHPC is exiting the regulatory sandbox and is now positioned for broader adoption across multiple use cases.
Sanctions
Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move
11/06/2025
UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI to Discontinue Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves
10/06/2025
The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.
Securities / Derivatives
China Chengxin Launches Global Yuan Debt Rating Scale
10/06/2025
China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co Ltd launches first global yuan debt rating scale, citing shift in global financial landscape.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings
10/06/2025
There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.
Securities / Derivatives
Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading
10/06/2025
The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.
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