Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia Unveils Multi-Agency Drive to Combat Digital Financial Fraud

20/08/2025

Indonesia's OJK and government agencies launched a national campaign to combat digital financial fraud, urging industry collaboration.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Directs Life Insurers to Improve Product Design, Sales Practices

20/08/2025

ASIC has found that claims disputes have doubled since 2018, demanding better product design and sales practices amid threats of enforcement action.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulators Halt New Crypto Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns

20/08/2025

The FSC and FSS have ordered crypto exchanges to stop offering new virtual asset loans until formal guidelines to protect users are established.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Issues Rules to Keep Markets Open During Holidays

20/08/2025

The new rules require payment systems, FX trading and clearing to continue on local holidays, with exceptions only for nationwide shutdowns.

Cybersecurity

Indonesia Issues Cybersecurity Rules for Crypto Platforms

19/08/2025

New rules mandate zero-trust architecture and cold wallet storage to bolster security and protect investors in the growing sector.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Fund Manager for Regulatory Failures

19/08/2025

The SFC fined the former manager-in-charge HK$400,000 for AML control failures related to the management of several private funds.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan's New Bank-Led Anti-Fraud Platform Already Yielding Results

18/08/2025

The new "Suspicious Account Early Warning Centre" relies on proactive reporting from FIs and has already led to the dismantling of major fraud rings, the FSC said.