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Reporting & Disclosures
China Issues Climate Disclosure Standard With Path to Mandatory Reporting
By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025
The trial standard, aligned with global frameworks, requires voluntary reporting for now but outlines a gradual transition to mandatory disclosure.

Structural Regulation
China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight
By Editors | 29/12/2025
New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

Market Risk
Hong Kong Finalises New IRRBB Rules, Adopts Recalibrated Basel Shocks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025
The new framework applies more severe, recalibrated interest rate shocks to the existing six-scenario test and a 15% capital trigger for 'outlier' banks, effective from 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Handed 15-Year Jail Term in 1MDB Trial
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/12/2025
Najib Razak was convicted on 25 charges of power abuse and money laundering in the massive state fund scandal.

AI Risk & Governance
Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence
By Editors | 26/12/2025
The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

Trading & Investment
Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won
By Editors | 26/12/2025
New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

Payments & Settlements
China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor
By Editors | 26/12/2025
The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Anti-Money Laundering
Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls
By Editors | 26/12/2025
KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Five Eyes Partners Jointly Issue Foreign Bribery Guidance
By Editors | 26/12/2025
International taskforce releases a consolidated list of indicators to help FIs and businesses identify and report corruption.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub
By Editors | 24/12/2025
The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.
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