Editors
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Articles by Editors
Japan Considers Goodwill Accounting Overhaul to Boost Startup Investment
01/06/2025
Japan considers ending mandatory goodwill amortisation to encourage startup acquisitions and align with global accounting norms.
Enforcement
ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Director Over ACX Exchange Collapse
01/06/2025
ASIC sues ex-Blockchain Global director over alleged mismanagement leading to ACX Exchange collapse and A$20mn in customer losses.
ESG / Sustainability
Climate Bonds Initiative Launches Framework for Food Value Chain
01/06/2025
New criteria target post-farm emissions, guiding investment in sustainable food systems beyond agricultural production.
Sanctions
US Tightens Export Curbs to China, Targeting Chip Design Software
31/05/2025
The US is restricting sales of semiconductor design software to China, suspending existing export licences and imposing additional licence requirements.
AML / KYC
FATF Upgrades Indonesia’s Rating on Recommendation 7
31/05/2025
The 2nd Enhanced Follow-Up report for Indonesia acknowledges regulatory amendments concerning targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation.
Enforcement
Japan Regulator Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Overhaul Governance
31/05/2025
Tohoku Local Finance Bureau demands accountability for fraudulent loans, embezzlement, and concealed reporting at Fukushima-based lender.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Announces Collaboration to Facilitate ETF Listings
30/05/2025
The initiative aims to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying ETFs on Bursa Malaysia and broaden the options available to Malaysian investors.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Bans Former IndusInd Bank Executives for Insider Trading
30/05/2025
The regulator also directed the executives to disgorge $2.37mn, representing losses avoided by trading on unpublished price-sensitive information.
New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Streamlining Licence Conditions
30/05/2025
The consultation seeks feedback from industry participants on potential overlap, areas for clarification, and the ongoing relevance of existing conditions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Block Crypto Platforms Under New Tech Crime Law
30/05/2025
The action follows the enactment of a new law which provides regulators powers to block unauthorised digital assets platforms.
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