Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

04/09/2025

The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Exchanges Targeting Australia's Super Fund Market - Report

04/09/2025

Coinbase and OKX are launching services for self-managed superannuation funds, testing a key market despite a sceptical stance from regulators.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

04/09/2025

OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

03/09/2025

Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

Capital / Liquidity

China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending

03/09/2025

The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Intraday Position Limits for Equity Index Options

03/09/2025

SEBI will cap net intraday positions at INR 50 billion and mandate random monitoring by exchanges to curb speculation.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Pilot CBDC for KRW 110 Trillion Subsidy Programme

03/09/2025

BOK will partner with select commercial banks willing to invest in the CBDC project and related technology and infrastructure.

Enforcement

ASIC Expands Case Against Adviser of Collapsed Super Funds

03/09/2025

ASIC alleges an unconscionable advice model led to over AUD 500 million in investments into two now-collapsed funds.

Australia Launches 'Investor Front Door' to Streamline Project Approvals

02/09/2025

A new pilot program will act as a concierge service, helping investors in nationally significant projects navigate regulatory hurdles and financing.