Markets & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

China to Establish National Venture Capital Fund to Boost Innovation

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2025

China will launch a national venture capital fund targeting cutting-edge areas like AI and quantum technology.

Trading & Investment

Korea Allows ETFs More Flexibility to Invest in Real Estate

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

New regulations allow ETFs to invest in listed real estate feeder funds. Valuation rules for alternative investment assets also strengthened.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Shinhan Bank Faces KRW 1.7 Billion Embezzlement Scandal

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2025

A Shinhan Bank employee’s two-and-a-half-year embezzlement scheme has exposed flaws in the bank’s internal controls.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Sues AustralianSuper for Breaching Regulatory Obligations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2025

AustralianSuper allegedly failed to process death benefit claims and pay members’ benefits in a timely manner.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Remove Restrictions on Bank Investment in Kimchi Bonds

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/03/2025

South Korea will also raise the cap on financial institutions’ foreign exchange derivatives trading with domestic companies.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Starlink Provides Internet Services to Myanmar Scam Compounds

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

Scam compounds in Myanmar are reportedly using Starlink after Thai authorities cut internet access.

Trading & Investment

RBI Expands Oversight of Offshore Interest Rate Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

RBI has asked lenders to expand reporting of offshore interest rate derivative trades with hopes of bringing more trades onshore.

Trading & Investment

China Targets Capital Markets Growth Through Tech Investments

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2025

The CSRC will improve listing standards to accommodate tech ventures. The PBOC launched a dedicated “Tech Board” in the bond market.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia Issues Reprimand Over 2023 Rights Issue Termination

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

Mercury Securities did not conduct proper due diligence to ensure the proposed use of proceeds from the rights issue would not negatively affect investors.