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AML / KYC
US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams
29/05/2025
Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.
Australia Launches New Portal for Foreign Investment Applications
29/05/2025
The new online portal aims to streamline the processing of foreign investment applications and increase transparency.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Updates Securities Lending and Margin Regulations
29/05/2025
FSC grants lenders greater autonomy, while setting caps on intraday lending and combined positions; hedging exemptions apply.
Fintech / Regtech
ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact
29/05/2025
ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosures in Annual Reports
29/05/2025
Large listed companies will adopt the rules first. Scope 3 emissions disclosures deferred until timelines are finalised.
Singapore Updates Accountancy Code to Strengthen Tax Planning Ethics
29/05/2025
ACRA adopts global standards for tax services, effective July 2025, with transitional provisions for existing engagements.
India’s GIFT City Eases Co-Investment Rules to Boost Fund Management
29/05/2025
The IFSCA has introduced a framework allowing venture capital and restricted schemes to co-invest faster, aiming to spur innovation and ease of business.
ESG / Sustainability
Vietnam Launches Environmental and Social Risk Handbook for Banks
28/05/2025
The handbook provides practical guidance to banks for building and operating effective systems for managing environmental and social risk.
AML / KYC
GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption
28/05/2025
The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms.
Securities / Derivatives
China Proposes Unified Disclosure Rules for Asset Management Products
28/05/2025
The draft rules aim to standardise disclosure rules across bank wealth management, trust, and insurance asset management products.
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