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    Credit Risk

    China NFRA Eases M&A Lending Rules for Commercial Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

    New regulations permit loans for minority stakes for the first time and offer more generous terms for controlling acquisitions.

    Trading & Investment

    China Finalises New Rules on Fund Fees to Spur Long-Term Holding

    By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

    New rules effective 2026 cap subscription and service fees, standardise redemption charges and limit incentives for sales agencies.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchange Korbit for AML Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    KoFIU cited widespread customer due diligence failures, dealings with unregistered overseas platforms, and inadequate risk assessments.

    Trading & Investment

    New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

    New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    China Opens Consultation on Revisions to Banking Supervision Law

    By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

    Draft law extends supervision to actual controllers and significantly raises fines to tackle risks from the 'hollowing out' of banks.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

    Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

    New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Korea to Expand Stewardship Code, Mandate Compliance Checks

    By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

    Regulators will introduce phased-in compliance reviews and centralise disclosure to bolster institutional investors' fulfilment of their fiduciary duties.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

    Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

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