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Trading & Investment

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Issues New Guidance on Sales of Green Investment Products

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2026

New FAQs clarify disclosure rules and the scope of HKMA's 2023 circular, while flagging policy gaps at some firms.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Opens Consultation on Revisions to Banking Supervision Law

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Draft law extends supervision to actual controllers and significantly raises fines to tackle risks from the 'hollowing out' of banks.

Custody & Infrastructure

Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea to Expand Stewardship Code, Mandate Compliance Checks

By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

Regulators will introduce phased-in compliance reviews and centralise disclosure to bolster institutional investors' fulfilment of their fiduciary duties.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea to Expand Crypto AML ‘Travel Rule’ to Small Transfers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

Regulators have launched a taskforce to close a ‘smurfing’ loophole and align the country’s AML framework with global standards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Enhanced Safeguards for Retail Investors Take Effect in Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New measures mandate pre-transaction checks, audio-recorded call-backs, and introduce the role of a 'Trusted Individual' for vulnerable clients.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.