Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Passes Bill to Overhaul Hire Purchase Lending Rules

10/10/2025

The new law will abolish the 'Rule of 78' for calculating interest, mandating a reducing balance method and new interest rate caps.

Sanctions

Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan

09/10/2025

The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Task Force Proposes Reforms to Revitalise Capital Market

09/10/2025

The plan includes removing lending caps, restructuring the stock exchange via an IPO, and introducing derivatives, short selling, and securities lending.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Chief Blames Corruption for PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout

09/10/2025

SEC Chair says a 'crisis of confidence' is hitting the market, as the AMLC freezes billions in assets linked to the ongoing probe.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Review Securities Lending Rules to Boost Cash Market Liquidity

09/10/2025

The regulator is reviewing the process and design of its SLB mechanism, which has seen limited traction compared to the more popular futures market for shorting.

Enforcement

China Sentences 11 to Death in Crackdown on Myanmar Scam Syndicate

09/10/2025

The sentencing of Ming family members followed a major cross-border operation targeting vast fraud and gambling centres in Myanmar's Kokang region.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Mandates Industrial Accident Disclosures, Tightens ESG Rules

07/10/2025

New rules will require listed firms to report major accidents and ensure ESG raters factor them into evaluations to manage financial risks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Refutes Media Reports About Planned Rules for Family Offices

06/10/2025

SEBI refuted media reports that it was considering new rules for family offices, including mandatory disclosures and a new regulatory category.

ESG / Sustainability

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.