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    Enforcement

    HK AFRC Fines Deloitte HKD 1.9M in Landmark Mainland China Data Case

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The action against Deloitte and two partners, part of a wider crackdown, marks the first case using audit papers obtained via a cross-border pact with China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK SFC Fines Deutsche Bank $3 Million for Regulatory Breaches

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The fine covers an eight-year period and includes overcharging clients, incorrect risk ratings, and failure to disclose conflicts in research.

    Enforcement

    South Korea to Toughen Penalties Regime for Accounting Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    Regulators plan to raise company fines 1.5-fold and individual penalties 2.5-fold, strengthen audit-interference sanctions and tighten liability rules.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

    By Editors | 28/08/2025

    The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

    Trending

    Wolfsberg Group Publishes Three-Pillar Framework for Effective Monitoring

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

    Wolfsberg is calling on financial institutions to move from legacy transaction screening to AI-enabled models with tailored governance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

    FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines HSBC HKD 4.2m for Research Disclosure Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

    The SFC cited years of systemic data and control deficiencies that led to thousands of incorrect disclosures in investment research reports.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong to Create Mainland Data Flow Mechanism in AI Push

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan has announced plans for secure cross-border data transfer as HKIC launches new AI talent initiatives.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

    The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.

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