ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Consults on Expanded Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

09/09/2025

The HKMA has launched “Phase 2A” of its sustainable finance taxonomy, adding transition criteria and adaptation objectives.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage for Cross Trade Reporting Failures

09/09/2025

The SFC said Instinet Pacific failed to report over 8,800 cross trades valued at HKD 25.9 billion over a five-and-a-half-year period, breaching multiple conduct rules.

Bangladesh Overhauls Rules on Foreign Loans

05/09/2025

Bangladesh Bank has imposed strict collateral rules for bank guarantees on external debt and clarified lending frameworks for foreign-owned firms and specialised zones.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Fines Tahoe Life HK$10m for Unauthorised Related-Party Deals

05/09/2025

The penalty follows the IA's move last year to seize control of Tahoe Life due to significant governance failures and concerns over its financial position.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Overhauls Rules for Brokers Facing Capital Shortfalls

05/09/2025

The SEC says the new regulations establish a clear protocol for failing firms, including provisions for client asset transfers and a waiver for breaches caused by digital asset volatility.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea to Impose Stricter Fines For IT Security Breaches

05/09/2025

The FSC will now levy separate penalties for each individual compliance failure, ending its practice of bundling related violations into a single fine.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches High-Intensity Cyber Drill Across Financial Sector

05/09/2025

The FSS and FSI will conduct unannounced attacks over two months, expanding the scope to all financial firms and adding on-site infrastructure inspections.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand's SEC Authorises Digital Asset Firms to Trade Tokenised Carbon Credits

05/09/2025

The SEC has amended rules for digital asset operators to support national green economy goals and promote the country as a carbon trading hub.