Sanctions

US, UK Target HK, China Firms in New Iran Oil Sanctions

22/08/2025

The sanctions target multiple shipping companies in Hong Kong, China, and the Marshall Islands for facilitating Iranian oil exports.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches Green Foreign Debt Pilot to Boost Sustainable Investment

22/08/2025

SAFE is offering higher cross-border financing quotas to non-financial firms in 16 provinces and cities to channel overseas funds into green projects.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Study Links Poor Disclosure to Lower Climate Risk Preparedness

22/08/2025

New study finds 15% of regional firms are at high physical risk, urges stronger disclosure rules to boost corporate resilience and financial stability.

Sanctions

UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

22/08/2025

The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considers New Intraday Curbs on Index Options Trading

21/08/2025

SEBI advisory panel is weighing stricter position limits to curb speculative frenzy and protect retail investors amid a derivatives boom.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

21/08/2025

Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

Fintech / Regtech

Industry Launches Real-time Crypto Crime Response Network

21/08/2025

The Beacon Network aims to set a new standard for real-time financial crime response and prevent illicit crypto funds from being cashed out.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes New Capital Rules for Counterparty Credit Risk

21/08/2025

The RBI has issued draft rules to align with Basel III, replacing the current method with the more risk-sensitive SA-CCR framework.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Tech-Driven AML Strategy, Reports Lower Fraud Losses

20/08/2025

Eddie Yue details HKMA's multi-pronged approach using real-time monitoring and enhanced data sharing as new measures show early success in curbing financial crime.