Sustainable Finance

Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

28/07/2025

The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Formally Launches Special Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

26/07/2025

The FSC has inaugurated the special zone and outlined plans for a unified offshore platform and further deregulation to attract capital.

Tokenisation

Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens

25/07/2025

New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea Places New Reins on Predatory Lenders

25/07/2025

The FSS will block phone numbers and social media accounts used for illegal debt collection and charging usurious interest rates.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions North Korean IT Network Funding Weapons Programmes

25/07/2025

OFAC designated an alleged front company and three individuals for using fraudulent IT workers to generate revenue for North Korea's missile development.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Issues "Near-Final" Guidance on Reporting Uncertainties

25/07/2025

The guidance shows how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in financial statements, using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

25/07/2025

The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

25/07/2025

ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending

25/07/2025

ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.