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Sanctions
China, India Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys After New US Sanctions
28/10/2025
State-owned firms in both nations are pausing seaborne crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil, citing compliance and sanctions risks.

Capital / Liquidity
Japanese Megabanks Detail US Wind-Down Strategies in Living Wills
28/10/2025
The plans, released by US regulators, outline how each firm’s American operations would be resolved under a multiple-point-of-entry strategy.

Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Unveils 23 Measures to Bolster Investor Protection
28/10/2025
The new guidelines target fairer trading, stricter enforcement, and enhanced protections throughout the listing and delisting process.

Fintech / Regtech
Japan Sees Launch of First Regulated Yen Stablecoin, JPYC
28/10/2025
The fintech firm JPYC has launched a yen-pegged token, backed by bonds and deposits, under Japan's new regulatory framework.

Capital / Liquidity
Korea Eases Mortgage Refinancing Rules in Regulated Zones
28/10/2025
Borrowers in newly designated property speculation zones will be allowed to use their original, higher LTV ratios.

Securities / Derivatives
China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers
28/10/2025
AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations
27/10/2025
Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

Securities / Derivatives
FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading
27/10/2025
The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures
27/10/2025
Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

ESG / Sustainability
Sri Lanka Launches National Climate Finance Strategy
27/10/2025
The strategy identifies 12 key financial instruments to help meet over USD 10 billion in climate needs and attract private capital.
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