ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The SEC has adopted PFRS S1 and S2, setting a tiered timeline for mandatory disclosure and external assurance for listed and large private firms.

Market Infrastructure

China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.

Fintech / Regtech

China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

By Editors | 24/12/2025

New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.

ESG / Sustainability

China Initiates Review of Amendments to Banking Supervision Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to implement “look-through” supervision, enhance risk disposal measures, and increase penalties for misconduct.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Passes Key Tax Reforms, Previews Whistleblower Act Overhaul

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Parliament passes key tax changes, including an expanded Capital Gains Tax, and details upcoming reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Act.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Orders Plans for National Gold Exchange, Crypto Market Pilot

By Editors | 23/12/2025

Prime Minister directs central bank and finance ministry to draft rules for new national gold exchange and pilot crypto market.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.