Crypto / Digital Assets

CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

23/09/2025

The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

Enforcement

HKPF Deepens Anti-Scam Cooperation with Regional Partners

22/09/2025

Police chief met with counterparts from four key Asian nations to discuss closer collaboration on combating scams, as a major security forum pledges joint action on online fraud.

Top ASIC and APRA Officials Announce Planned Departures

22/09/2025

ASIC Chair Joe Longo and APRA Deputy Chair Margaret Cole will step down in 2026, prompting the government to begin its search for their replacements.

AML / KYC

BSP Imposes New Limit on Large Cash Payouts to Curb Illicit Finance

22/09/2025

New circular mandates traceable channels for transactions over PHP 500,000 and imposes new enhanced due diligence and reporting duties on FIs.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Overhaul Capital Rules to Boost Venture Investment

22/09/2025

Regulators will raise mortgage risk weights while lowering them for unlisted equity to steer capital away from real estate into high-tech sectors.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Police Bust HKD 66 Million Laundering Ring

22/09/2025

Syndicate allegedly used over 30 stooge accounts at both traditional and virtual banks, operating from hotel rooms to process illicit funds.

Market Infrastructure

China Advances Banking Law Overhaul to Strengthen Supervision

22/09/2025

A draft amendment approved in principle by the State Council aims to fill regulatory gaps and crack down on illegal financial activities.

Thailand Acts to Stabilise Baht After Surge to Four-Year High

21/09/2025

BOT confirmed intervention and the new government vowed to probe capital flows as the currency's strength threatens exports and tourism.

AML / KYC

INTERPOL to Bolster Fight Against Illicit Finance in Asia with New Tools

21/09/2025

Law enforcement leaders endorsed new measures for rapid payment intervention and asset freezing to combat organised crime and illegal financial flows.