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Enforcement
China NFRA Updates Rules on Administrative Penalties
07/05/2025
The rules have been expanded in scope to include financial holding companies and strengthen protections for parties subject to penalties.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Launches Registration System for Fund Manager Services
06/05/2025
Firms providing accounting, compliance and legal services to asset management firms can voluntarily register on the new system.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Allow Direct Fund Sales by Foreign Asset Managers
06/05/2025
South Korea will allow foreign asset managers to establish local subsidiaries to directly market affiliated funds to domestic institutional investors
ESG / Sustainability
TOCOM to Oversee First Green Hydrogen Trial Auction
06/05/2025
The trial auction is part of Tokyo’s efforts to establish a hydrogen exchange and promote the adoption of hydrogen energy.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan Central Bank Battles Currency Speculation as TWD Soars
06/05/2025
The central bank intervened in the market and cautioned against “irresponsible speculation”. The FSC held emergency meetings with life insurers, which have significant US bond holdings.
Enforcement
Chinese Regulators Crack Down on Margin Lending Practices
06/05/2025
Several mainland securities firms have been penalised for allowing investors to withdraw cash obtained from margin loans.
AML / KYC
Japanese Securities Firms to Compensate Account Hack Victims
06/05/2025
Ten securities firms have agreed to compensate victims of accounts that have been hacked and used in unauthorised stock trading
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity
06/05/2025
A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules
05/05/2025
The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul
05/05/2025
Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors
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