The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the China Securities Depository & Clearing Corporation Limited (CSDC) have issued a notice detailing the rules for overseas institutional investors to participate in the exchange-traded bond repurchase market. regulationasia.com/articles/…

.@BangkoSentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has proposed extending the operating hours of its peso RTGS system to “near-24/7”. regulationasia.com/articles/…

The APAC region is leading the implementation of interlinking arrangements for payment systems, a key component of the G20's push to enhance cross-border payments, according to a survey published by the @BIS_org regulationasia.com/articles/…

.@SEC_Philippines has proposed new rules that would compel capital market participants to establish comprehensive cyber resilience frameworks, including appointing dedicated security officers and reporting material breaches within five days. regulationasia.com/articles/…

.@hmtreasury has proposed to replace its EU-derived #Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) with a new framework under @TheFCA, in a move that will ease rules for overseas administrators and scrap a requirement for regulated firms to use only registered benchmarks. regulationasia.com/articles/…

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has released its financial examination priorities for 2026, signalling a regulatory crackdown on fraud and money laundering, with a specific focus on the virtual assets sector and cloud technology. regulationasia.com/articles/…

.@Interpol convened senior officials from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines for a 5-day conference aimed at helping them establish their own dedicated anti-scam centres, Sungyong Kang told @RegulationAsia. regulationasia.com/articles/…

Australia's Federal Court has ordered a total of AUD 925,000 in pecuniary penalties against RM Capital and its former authorised representative, The SMSF Club, for significant breaches of conflicted remuneration laws in a case filed by @asicmedia. regulationasia.com/articles/…

The Japanese government is set to implement stricter oversight mechanisms regarding real estate transactions, targeting a perceived lack of transparency in foreign ownership and rising property speculation. #Japan regulationasia.com/articles/…

Three top executives of the online trading platform Samtrade FX were charged in a Singapore court on Wednesday (17 December) with engaging in fraudulent practices and money laundering involving millions of dollars. regulationasia.com/articles/…

The UK’s financial regulator has launched detailed consultations on a comprehensive new cryptoasset regime, a move that directly challenges established Asia-Pacific financial centres in the race to become the world's pre-eminent hub for digital assets. regulationasia.com/articles/…

.@SEBI_updates has approved new rules to lower investor costs and enhance disclosures, while deferring a key internal governance decision. regulationasia.com/articles/…

Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role. @HKEXGroup regulationasia.com/articles/…

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin has signaled a push to overhaul the governance structures of financial holding companies by changing how outside directors are nominated. regulationasia.com/articles/…

South Korea's cabinet has approved an amendment that exempts financial holding companies from periodic eligibility reviews as major shareholders of mutual savings banks. regulationasia.com/articles/…

The enhanced format on the CSI platform is aimed at strengthening ESG reporting and aligning listed companies with global standards. @BursaMalaysia regulationasia.com/articles/…

The move is aimed at enhancing transparency, ensuring faster transmission of policy rates, and strengthening credit support for small businesses. @RBI regulationasia.com/articles/…

Payments NZ, the body that governs the payments system in New Zealand, has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to its EFTPOS device lifecycle framework. regulationasia.com/articles/…

Former ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has commenced legal action in the Supreme Court of New South Wales against the bank after it decided to cut AUD 13.5 million (USD 8.9 million) from his bonus payments post-retirement. regulationasia.com/articles/…

.@asicmedia has issued updated guidance on conflicts of interest, warning that disclosure alone is often insufficient to manage them effectively. regulationasia.com/articles/…