Fintech / Regtech

China Directs Tech Giants to Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans

21/10/2025

Mainland regulators intervened to assert monetary sovereignty, casting a shadow over Hong Kong's new digital asset framework and the e-CNY's role.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Designates AIA, Prudential as Systemically Important Insurers

20/10/2025

The Insurance Authority has rolled out a new framework, subjecting the firms to enhanced supervision and resolution planning requirements.

Enforcement

UK Proposes to Compensate Chinese Investment Fraud Victims

20/10/2025

Prosecutors are considering a scheme to repay 128,000 Chinese fraud victims, but the UK could still retain the funds under asset recovery laws.

Sanctions

Myanmar Scam Centres Rapidly Expanding Using Starlink - Report

20/10/2025

An investigation has revealed that industrial-scale scam centres in Myanmar are rapidly expanding and using Elon Musk's Starlink, prompting a US congressional probe

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Issues First Carbon Credit Rules for Energy Sector

20/10/2025

The Department of Energy has released its first carbon credit framework, but observers worry the energy-only focus may fragment the market.

Market Infrastructure

India Reportedly Plans New Mergers of Public Sector Banks

20/10/2025

Four smaller state-owned banks may be merged with larger rivals as part of a government plan with a roadmap expected by FY27.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Unveils 15-Year Transition Plan for New Insurer Solvency Regime

20/10/2025

Insurers given optional measures to phase in capital requirements for interest rate and other risks under the new TW-ICS framework.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Publishes New Guidance Ahead of AML/CTF Reforms

20/10/2025

AUSTRAC has published new guidance for professions like lawyers and accountants ahead of their inclusion in the AML/CTF regime.

AML / KYC

UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

19/10/2025

UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.