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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.