AML / KYC

Malaysia SC, Tax Authority Ink Pact to Tackle Complex Financial Crime

22/12/2025

The agreement between the SC and IRB establishes a framework for information and intelligence sharing to combat evolving threats like market misconduct and tax evasion.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Revamp JGB Futures Rules to Attract Foreign Investors

22/12/2025

Osaka Exchange plans to overhaul its market-maker programme amid rising volatility and demand for long-end hedging tools.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud

22/12/2025

Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes

22/12/2025

ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Enforcement

Australia: Macquarie Admits Systemic Short Sale Reporting Failures

19/12/2025

A proposed penalty follows admissions of misleading conduct and systemic failures spanning more than a decade in regulator’s first such case.