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Cybersecurity

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

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.