China Unveils Technological Self-Sufficiency Grand Plan

20/05/2025

The five-year plan combines R&D targets with substantial financial support from the PBOC and regional pilot programmes in Guangdong Province.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Regulators Update AML/CFT Audit Guidance

20/05/2025

The updated guidance provides further clarity on what is considered “independent” and “appropriately qualified” when selecting an auditor.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Announces Resolution of April Unauthorised Trades

20/05/2025

Bursa Malaysia said investors with unauthorised trades in their accounts on 24 April will not incur losses.

Securities / Derivatives

CATL Raises $4.6b to Become World’s Largest IPO This Year

20/05/2025

CATL was added to the US Chinese Military Companies list in January, though the designation doesn’t entail any investment prohibitions.

AML / KYC

New Zealand Issues AML/CFT Guidance for Stored Value Instruments

19/05/2025

The guidance summarises the regulations applicable to SVIs and explains the conditions they must meet to be exempt from the provisions of the AML/CFT Act.

AML / KYC

AFCA Proposes Rule Changes to Improve Handling of Scam Complaints

19/05/2025

The rule changes will enable AFCA to investigate scams involving mule accounts and the actions of receiving banks in scam complaints.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Paper Proposes Reforms to Optimise Derivatives Market

19/05/2025

New whitepaper outlines 15 specific measures that could unlock billions in annual savings for the derivatives market.

AML / KYC

Philippines Convenes First Meeting of New Anti-Scams Group

18/05/2025

The ASTIG will enhance public awareness campaigns, foster stronger inter-agency cooperation, and empower local officials to better protect their communities

Market Infrastructure

Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Qatar Financial Centre

16/05/2025

The agreement will help to strengthen financial ties and foster business synergies between Hong Kong and Qatar.