AML / KYC

SEBI Adopts New Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

13/04/2025

The higher threshold reduces the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, reducing compliance costs for foreign investors.

Sanctions

TSMC Facing $1bn Penalty for Alleged Export Control Evasion

13/04/2025

US authorities have reportedly been investigating TSMC over allegations that it made chips that ended up in Huawei-made processors.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Directs Banks to Refrain from Purchasing US Dollar

11/04/2025

The PBOC is not expected to resort to yuan devaluation to soften the blow from US tariffs, but it may pursue modest depreciation to help exports.

AML / KYC

GLEIF Certifies Hong Kong Firm as Qualified vLEI Issuer

10/04/2025

Certizen Technology’s qualification represents another significant milestone in the development of the vLEI ecosystem, said GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech.

Fintech / Regtech

China, Georgia Sign MoU on Central Bank Cooperation

09/04/2025

PBOC and the National Bank of Georgia will cooperate on monetary policy, fintech, payment systems, and securities market development.

Enforcement

China Issues Rules on Handling Criminal Cases Involving Banks, Insurers

09/04/2025

The regulations outline requirements for financial regulators and public security agencies handling criminal cases involving the banking and insurance industries.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble

09/04/2025

Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.

Securities / Derivatives

China, Brazil Exchanges Sign ETF Connectivity Agreement

08/04/2025

The SSE will “diligently prepare for the timely introduction of ETF products to expand investment opportunities for investors in both countries”.,

AML / KYC

APG Publishes Follow-up Report of Mongolia

07/04/2025

The report presents Mongolia’s progress to address technical compliance deficiencies and steps taken to enhance AML/CFT effectiveness.