AML / KYC

    Securities / Derivatives

    TAIFEX to Tighten Foreign Investor Registration Rules from June 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

    New rules will enhance beneficial ownership transparency and cap Mainland China investment in certain private funds to strengthen market oversight.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines SEC Overhauls Beneficial Ownership Rules to Curb Illicit Finance

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    New framework sets a 20 percent reporting threshold and introduces an online registry to boost transparency and combat financial crime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.

    Enforcement

    Malaysia to Launch New Scam Response Centre with Embedded Bank Staff

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The new hub will house bank representatives to speed up fund freezes as the government signals further measures for financial institutions.

    Enforcement

    Australia's Anti-Scam Framework a 'Missed Opportunity', GASA Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    The Global Anti-Scam Alliance criticises the Treasury's reliance on industry codes and calls for a powerful central anti-scam body.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Korea Sets Out Sweeping Reform Programme for 2026

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

    FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon, outlining a three-pronged strategy focused on "Productive Finance", "Inclusive Finance", and "Trusted Finance".

    Enforcement

    Philippines Widens Asset Freeze in PHP 20.3B Flood Control Probe

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    The AML has frozen over 1,100 new bank accounts, bringing the total value of restricted assets to PHP 20.3 billion.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.

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