Enforcement

Korean Lawmaker Says Upbit Faces Potential Multi-Trillion Won Fine

18/07/2025

A senior lawmaker has urged the regulator to impose a fine on the country's top crypto exchange for millions of alleged KYC violations.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Accelerates Reforms to Secure Emerging Market Status

18/07/2025

Top officials and regulators are fast-tracking legal and technical reforms, seeking FTSE Russell's support to meet the ambitious market upgrade deadline.

Securities / Derivatives

US Lawmakers Demand Answers on China Audit Oversight Deal

18/07/2025

Senior lawmakers are seeking answers from the SEC and PCAOB, warning that a 2022 agreement on audit access fails to protect US investors.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Rejects Rumours About Possible Establishment of 'Bad Bank'

18/07/2025

The HKMA has dismissed reports that lenders were discussing the establishment of a new vehicle to handle rising non-performing loans.

Fintech / Regtech

BCBS Paper Maps Framework for Effective Bank Supervision

18/07/2025

New paper highlights a shift to outcome-focused supervision, resting on robust tools, proactive culture, and cross-border cooperation.

Enforcement

Wells Fargo Halts China Travel Following Banker's Exit Ban

18/07/2025

The Wells Fargo banker was subjected to an exit ban after arriving in China for a business trip in recent weeks.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Launches Digital Hub to Modernise Derivatives Notices

17/07/2025

New online platform and protocol aim to cut risks and losses by replacing physical delivery of critical legal notices with a secure system.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Police Becomes Lead Agency for National Scam Centre

17/07/2025

The move aims to centralise and strengthen the response to online scams to speed up account freezing and return stolen money faster.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

17/07/2025

SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.