ESG / Sustainability

Net Zero Policy Uncertainty Presents Signfiicant Costs to Australia, Treasury Warns

20/09/2025

A disorderly climate transition would trigger a capital risk premium, shrink the economy, and lead to significant asset write-downs, new modelling shows.

Enforcement

SEBI Clears Adani Group on Key Hindenburg Allegations

20/09/2025

SEBI found no breach of related-party rules in specific Hindenburg claims, citing the regulatory definition in place at the time of the transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Launches First Won-Backed Stablecoin in Pilot Phase

19/09/2025

Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1 in a proof-of-concept phase, with full fiat collateral held at major lender Woori Bank.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Custody Rules for Offshore Securities Units

19/09/2025

The FSC will permit offshore securities units to use qualified foreign custodians for client funds to boost Taiwan's asset management ambitions.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Extends and Expands SME Loan Guarantee Scheme

19/09/2025

The government will also extend the principal moratorium arrangement by one year to provide further support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Enforcement

ASIC Tests Super Trustee Duties in Court Amid Widening Probe

19/09/2025

Regulators are pursuing "landmark" legal action and a wider industry probe following the collapse of high-risk funds.

Enforcement

US Regulator Fines Korea's Shinhan Securities for NYMEX Wash Trades

19/09/2025

The Korean firm will pay a USD 212,500 penalty for executing trades that negated market risk, receiving a reduced fine for cooperation.

Capital / Liquidity

China Deploys Financial Tools to Steer Credit into Service Sector

18/09/2025

The PBOC is using relending facilities and encouraging asset securitisation to boost credit supply for consumer-facing service businesses.

AML / KYC

Report Alleges $1.5B Money Laundering Network Linked to Shinawatra Dynasty, KuCoin

18/09/2025

An investigation claims a criminal network connected to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and crypto firm KuCoin is moving illicit funds from Cambodian scam hubs.