Sanctions

China Hits Taiwan’s Defence Sector with Dual-Use Export Controls

11/07/2025

China has placed eight Taiwanese aerospace and shipbuilding firms on an export control list, citing national security and targeting "Taiwan independence" forces.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Approves Singapore's TradeGo as Qualified vLEI Issuer

11/07/2025

The integration of verifiable digital identities into TradeGo's blockchain platform is expected to cut compliance costs and streamline cross-border commodity finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

10/07/2025

The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Proposes Dividend Tax Overhaul to Boost Payouts

10/07/2025

The proposed reform would offer a lower, separate tax rate for dividends from companies with high payout ratios, aiming to tackle the "Korea discount".

AML / KYC

UK FCA Finalises New Rules on Politically Exposed Persons

10/07/2025

For financial groups with operations in the Asia-Pacific region, the new guidance clarifies the application of these rules on a global basis.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Publishes H1 Data on Online Brokerage Fraud

09/07/2025

Data from the FSA reveals that the unauthorised stock sales peaked in May, but the trend reversed sharply in June following widespread warnings.

AML / KYC

OFAC Announces Sanctions Over DPRK Illicit IT Worker Scheme

09/07/2025

The action targets individuals and firms involved in a revenue-generating scheme funding North Korea's weapons programmes, OFAC said.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange Launches Benzene Futures and Options

09/07/2025

The new derivatives aim to provide risk management tools for the world's largest aromatics producer and enhance China's pricing influence.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Fines Ta-Chan Securities, Suspends Manager for Violations

09/07/2025

Ta-Chan Securities was fined for internal control failures. A discretionary investment manager was suspended for prohibited personal account trading.