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Capital / Liquidity

China Opens Consultation on Revisions to Banking Supervision Law

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Draft law extends supervision to actual controllers and significantly raises fines to tackle risks from the 'hollowing out' of banks.

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Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Mandates ISO Certifications for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Expand Stewardship Code, Mandate Compliance Checks

By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

Regulators will introduce phased-in compliance reviews and centralise disclosure to bolster institutional investors' fulfilment of their fiduciary duties.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

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Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Expands Yuan Liquidity Facility, Adds Mideast and ASEAN Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The HKMA has doubled its yuan liquidity scheme quota to CNY100 billion and expanded the scheme to 40 lenders to meet surging corporate demand.

Securities / Derivatives

China Sets New Rules for Overseas Listing Proceeds, Mandating Repatriation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new rules, effective April 2026, require funds raised offshore to be repatriated in principle, with specific account and approval requirements.