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Structural Regulation

Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Post-Authorisation Rules for UCITS Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

The SFC has removed prior approval requirements for many scheme changes, aiming to boost efficiency and market competitiveness.

Stablecoins

China Renews Crypto Crackdown, Puts Stablecoins in Crosshairs

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

Top financial and security bodies met to reinforce a ban on crypto activities, highlighting stablecoins as a key risk area.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Regulators Direct Banks, Insurers to Aid Fire Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

Authorities are calling on banks and insurers to provide flexibility on loans and claims, as financial firms donate millions for relief efforts.

PEPs & Sanctions

Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong SFC Issues AML Warning as JFIU Prepares New STR Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

The SFC has detailed expected controls to combat layering via brokerages and virtual assets, as HKPF prepare to launch a new system for reporting suspicious transactions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Proposes Amendments to Mandate Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

Japan’s FSA has proposed disclosure reforms, including mandatory sustainability reporting for major Prime Market companies and expanded requirements on human capital.

Emerging Prudential Risks

APRA Announces Decision to Impose New Limits on Mortgage Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

APRA is activating debt-to-income limits as a new macroprudential tool to pre-emptively contain risks from high household indebtedness and rising property prices.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Working Group Approves Draft Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2025

The draft report outlines plans to combat insider trading, allow bank subsidiaries to invest in crypto, and reform Japan's IEO rules.

Clearing & Post-Trade

New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.