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    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS Refines ESG Fund Disclosure Rules to Combat Greenwashing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

    MAS has updated its guidance for retail ESG funds, demanding greater clarity on metrics, benchmarks, and manager influence on indices.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Hong Kong, China Firms Over Iran Military Support

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

    The designations target what OFAC describes as a procurement network operating in China and Hong Kong.

    Credit Risk

    Singapore, Malaysia to Develop Cross-Border Credit Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

    An initiative between the countries' credit bureaus aims to improve risk assessment for lenders and support growing economic integration.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Directs State Funds to Back ‘Value Up’ Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

    A new programme will see government-linked funds allocate capital to listed firms that improve governance, transparency and long-term value creation strategies.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    EU's 21st Russia Sanctions Package to Hit Firms in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

    The EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia includes export controls on dozens of Asian firms and new powers to ban third-country crypto services.

    Capital Adequacy

    Japan to Ease Bank Capital Rules for Public-Private Investments

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

    FSA to propose conditional capital relief for banks to encourage investment in startups and regional firms.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    South Korea Proposes Major Overhaul of Stewardship Code

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

    The first major revision in a decade will expand the code's scope to ESG factors and new asset classes, and introduce a formal monitoring system.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Expands List of Blacklisted 'Chinese Military Companies'

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

    Department of Defense added major technology, automotive, and biotech firms to the list, including Alibaba, BYD and Baidu.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand: Lawsuit Filed Against Tech Giants and Banks Over Scam Losses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

    Thailand Consumers Council files landmark lawsuit against Meta, Apple, Line and several banks, seeking redress for victims and demanding systemic reforms.

    Trading & Investment

    Korean Authorities Vows FX Market Crackdown, Summons Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

    Authorities are launching joint inspections and scrutinising offshore derivatives to curb speculative trading amid a sharp depreciation of the won.

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