ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Appoints Committee to Review Corporate Governance Code

30/05/2025

Committee to examine board independence, diversity, and sustainability disclosures, ensuring Singapore remains a trusted global financial hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnamese Woman Arrested in Thailand over Alleged Crypto Fraud

30/05/2025

Ngo Thi Theu faces charges for her involvement in a crypto investment fraud that employed call centres in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Enforcement

Korea Whistleblower System is Enhancing Accounting Transparency: FSC

30/05/2025

Incentives and increased reporting have led to greater detection of accounting irregularities, and heavy penalties against wrongdoers.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Passes Bill to Implement Global Minimum Tax

30/05/2025

The new legislation will ensure that large multinational enterprises pay a minimum tax rate of 15% in Hong Kong from 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

30/05/2025

The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

30/05/2025

The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives Market

30/05/2025

The new measures include a new way to measure open interest, a recalibration of position limits, and a pre-open session for current-month futures contracts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining

30/05/2025

The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.