Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

04/09/2025

The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

Fintech / Regtech

Kakao Risks Losing Control of Kakao Bank Over Regulatory Breach

04/09/2025

A potential criminal penalty could force the tech giant to sell down its majority stake in its digital bank due to shareholder eligibility rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese SOE Issues First Publicly Tradeable Tokenised Bond

04/09/2025

This is the first time tokenised securities created on a public blockchain have been formally listed for trading on traditional financial exchanges.

South Korea to Launch KRW 1 Trillion Fund to Support Tariff-Hit Industries

04/09/2025

Fund managers will be offered incentives, such as enhanced fees, for investing in six designated industries. Proposals being accepted until 24 September.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea's Kbank to Develop Stablecoin-based Payment Services

04/09/2025

The internet-only bank aims to develop stablecoin-based cross-border payment and remittance services, eyeing expansion in Asia and the Middle East.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Chinese Bank Stops Processing Russia Payments - Reports

03/09/2025

Heihe Rural Commercial Bank has halted Russia payments after EU sanctions prompted other Chinese banks to refuse to accept funds from the bank.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Mandates New Audit and Cyber Rules for Securities Firms

03/09/2025

The new rules set minimum internal audit staffing levels and require cybersecurity self-assessments for firms seeking to expand their business or open new branches.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Raises Onshore Investor Cap for Offshore Funds to 90pc

03/09/2025

The FSC will permit a higher domestic investment ratio for offshore fund managers who establish core asset management operations, such as research or trading, in Taiwan.

AML / KYC

Luxembourg Fines Alipay Europe for AML Breaches

03/09/2025

The CSSF identified significant failures in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and outsourcing oversight at the electronic money institution.