Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives in Major Market Overhaul

12/02/2026

The regulatory expansion aims to modernise capital markets, create new risk management tools, and prepare for a mandatory national carbon trading scheme.

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches Digital Notary System to Ease Hong Kong Investment

12/02/2026

The programme, covering 14 provinces, digitises subject qualification documents for Hong Kong investors, aiming to streamline business registration and eliminate paper-based submissions.

AML / KYC

BSP Eases Large Cash Transaction Rules After Business Lobbying

12/02/2026

The BSP has introduced risk-based flexibilities for due diligence on large cash withdrawals following concerns from businesses about operational disruptions.

AML / KYC

Korea Calls on Casino Sector to Bolster AML Compliance

12/02/2026

In a meeting with casino operators, KoFIU flagged upcoming legal amendments and demanded stricter adherence to international AML standards.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Unveils Major Financing Programme for Five Key Industries

12/02/2026

The multi-year programme sets a TWD 120 billion initial lending target and offers significant regulatory incentives for banks and insurers.

SFC Warns on 'Ramp and Dump' Scams Impersonating Stock Commentators

12/02/2026

The SFC has alerted the public to stock manipulation schemes using social media to lure investors into illiquid stocks before crashing the price.

Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for Securities Firms' High-Net-Worth Business

12/02/2026

The proposed amendments remove the net worth requirement for applicants and expand the range of clients for structured products.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Unveils Rules for Crypto Margin Trading, Perps, and Market Making

12/02/2026

The new measures, part of the ASPIRe roadmap, were announced at the Consensus 2026 conference and aim to boost liquidity for licensed crypto firms.