Tokenisation

Hong Kong SFC Details Regulatory Push on Private Credit, AI, Digital Assets

26/11/2025

SFC chief outlines new OTC reporting rules, 'human in the loop' AI policy, and final steps for digital asset framework.

Capital Adequacy

BIS Paper Propose Simplifying Bank Capital Stack to Boost Effectiveness

26/11/2025

A nNew BIS paper suggests a single CET1 minimum, a new universal bail-in debt layer, and more usable buffers to cut complexity.

Anti-Money Laundering

Cook Islands Crypto Bill Faces Backlash Over Asset Seizure Powers

26/11/2025

Proposed legislation is under fire for potential overreach by granting authorities the power to seize assets without a criminal conviction.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand Cracks Down on Illicit Finance, Nominee Shareholders

26/11/2025

Thailand will impose new reporting, KYC, and in-person verification rules to combat grey capital flows and the use of nominee shareholders and money mules by criminal enterprises.

Structural Regulation

Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

26/11/2025

The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

Structural Regulation

China Updates Rules for Authorising Domestic Firms to Audit H-Shares

25/11/2025

The MOF and CSRC will add two firms to the approved list and conduct annual assessments, revoking recommendations for non-compliant auditors.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

25/11/2025

Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

Market Abuse

SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

25/11/2025

The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Regulator Fines Optus for Breaching Anti-Scam Rules

25/11/2025

The penalty follows failures in identity verification processes that allowed scammers to access customer bank accounts, the communications authority said.