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Market Abuse
SFC Probes AMTD Over Past Underwriting Deals – Reports
22/08/2022
The full scope of the probe into AMTD Group and its current status are “unclear”, but it is said to be related to previous underwriting deals.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Almost $2b Stolen from Crypto Hacks in H1 2022: Chainalysis
22/08/2022
The value stolen from crypto hacks increased 60% from the same pariod last year, largely attributed to vulnerabilities of DeFi protocols.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs
22/08/2022
The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Tracker Fund to Add RMB Trading Counter
22/08/2022
The RMB counter will trade only in the secondary market, starting from 19 September, when Hang Seng Investment Management takes over as manager.
Sustainable Finance
JPX Starts Disclosing Daily Data on Green Bond Projects
21/08/2022
A new “Green Tracking Hub” is disclosing the amount of power generated by renewable energy projects financed by JPX’s first digitally tracked green bond.
Cryptocurrency
Korean Authorities to Block, Investigate 16 Foreign Crypto Firms
21/08/2022
The unregistered foreign VASPs including KuCoin were referred for investigation and will have their websites and transactions blocked in Korea.
Credit Risk
CBIRC Probes Banks to Assess Property Loan Exposures
21/08/2022
The “very detailed” assessment is aimed at measuring the risks to the financial system from the ongoing crisis in the property sector.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand: Crypto Custody Added as Distinct Licence Category
19/08/2022
Digital asset depository service providers already operating in Thailand have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.
Market Abuse
MAS Penalises Former UOBKH Representative for False Trading
19/08/2022
The former UOB Kay Hian trading representative committed false and unauthorised trading for a client who was himself sentenced in March 2021.
Anti-Money Laundering
Wirecard-related Charges Filed in Singapore, Philippines
18/08/2022
The charges in Singapore are for criminal breach of trust and money laundering. A bank official in the Philippines was indicted.
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