ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Publishes ‘Buyer's Guide’ for Carbon Credit Market

11/09/2025

The guide provides a framework for corporate due diligence on carbon credits and clarifies disclosure expectations, aiming to bolster market transparency.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Official Offers Clarity on Treatment of OTC Trades Under Stablecoin Law

11/09/2025

Christopher Hui said virtual asset OTC trading institutions will not be permitted to offer stablecoins, even if those stablecoins are licensed.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Partners DFSA on Cross-Border Fund Supervision

11/09/2025

The agreement between the SFC and DFSA enhances supervisory cooperation for asset managers operating between the two financial hubs.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Developing Mandatory Assurance Regime for Sustainability Disclosures

10/09/2025

Regulators confirm a determined path towards full ISSB adoption, where listed companies will be required to obtain independent assurance for disclosures.

China to Overhaul Bankruptcy Law to Ease Market Exits

10/09/2025

The comprehensive revision aims to update the 18-year-old legislation, addressing shortcomings and helping to clear out "zombie enterprises".

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Launches 5-Year Pilot to Regulate Crypto Market

10/09/2025

The new framework sets high capital requirements for service providers and restricts the issuance and trading of new crypto assets to foreign investors.

AML / KYC

Philippines Renews Push to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

10/09/2025

The proposed bill aims to grant the BSP limited powers to examine bank accounts of insiders suspected of fraud or misconduct.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Exchange to Mandate Disclosure of Serious Industrial Accidents

10/09/2025

KRX says the new rules will require listed companies to report on major accidents and related criminal punishments to enhance investor protection.

China Drafts New Audit Rules to Tighten Oversight of State Firms

10/09/2025

The NAO says the draft regulations expand the audit scope to include state-controlled financial institutions and public-private projects, while formalising CPC leadership.