Enforcement

SFC Secures Insider Dealing Conviction Against Former Computershare VP

05/12/2025

The former executive used non-public information about a failed corporate privatisation vote to avoid a significant stock market loss.

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid

05/12/2025

The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

05/12/2025

The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Outlines Stablecoin Rules for 2026 Launch

05/12/2025

Taiwan’s proposed framework, modelled on the EU's MiCA, will require full reserve backing and initially permit only banks to issue.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Launch IP Financing Sandbox to Boost Lending

05/12/2025

Initiatives include a controlled environment for banks to test IP credit models and plans to modernise copyright and patent rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Details New Rules for BDC Funds to Boost Venture Investments

05/12/2025

The framework sets investment mandates, investor protections, and licensing requirements for publicly offered funds targeting innovative and unlisted companies.

Sanctions

Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

05/12/2025

Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

05/12/2025

The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.