Regulation Asia

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (@SEC_Philippines) is reportedly considering a tiered approach to the minimum public float requirement for companies planning to list on the stock exchange. regulationasia.com/articles/phili…

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (@ThaiSEC_News) has introduced a new regulatory framework for ‘Government Tokens’ (G-Tokens), which took effect on Monday 21 July 2025. regulationasia.com/articles/thail…

Thailand’s recently implemented cybercrime law has already prevented THB 5.9 billion (USD 160 million) in financial losses, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES). regulationasia.com/articles/thail…

.@SecComMalaysia may introduce mandatory corporate governance practices in its upcoming code revision, signalling a potential move away from its traditionally voluntary framework to a more rules-based approach in selected areas. regulationasia.com/articles/malay…

The @IFRSFoundation has published near-final examples demonstrating how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in their financial statements using climate-related examples as practical illustrations. regulationasia.com/articles/ifrs-…

Vietnam's State Securities Commission (SSC) has announced a detailed roadmap to implement a central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement system for its cash equity market, with an official launch targeted for the first quarter of 2027. regulationasia.com/articles/vietn…

The UK has launched a new #sanctions regime aimed at disrupting the financial and operational networks of people-smuggling gangs, imposing asset freezes, travel bans, and director disqualifications on those involved. regulationasia.com/articles/uk-la…

New regulations require registration, compliance officers, and 'fit and proper' standards for firms offering technology and support services to financial institutions. @IFSCA_Official regulationasia.com/articles/india…

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (@SEBI_updates) is expected to put the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) under regulatory review after a significant technical glitch brought trading to a halt on Wednesday (23 July). regulationasia.com/articles/sebi-…

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (@fsckorea) is planning to impose tougher measures against unfair and illegal stock trading to strengthen investor protection and restore market trust. regulationasia.com/articles/fsc-k…

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed a major overhaul of the personal income tax regime for investments, seeking to impose a 20 percent tax on the actual profits from securities and capital transfers. regulationasia.com/articles/vietn…

Australia's complaints body is calling for mandatory scam codes and highlights the need for a compensation scheme as complaint volumes remain "unacceptably high". regulationasia.com/articles/afca-…

.@PayPal has announced an initiative to create a new global platform that can connect the world's largest digital wallets and #payment systems. regulationasia.com/articles/paypa…

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (@hkmagovhk) is expanding its Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme to cover approximately 50,000 frontline staff, aiming to prevent individuals with records of misconduct from moving between banks. regulationasia.com/articles/hong-…

The global anti-money laundering (#AML) regime has become an expensive and intrusive system that has failed to make laundering more difficult or reduce predicate crime, according to a new academic paper. regulationasia.com/articles/globa…

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (@asicmedia) has launched a consultation to significantly update its guidance for industry codes of conduct, introducing direct enforcement powers and pecuniary penalties for certain breaches. regulationasia.com/articles/asic-…

#SriLanka is taking steps to register #cryptocurrency providers with the banking regulator as part of its broader commitment to align with international #AML / #CTF standards. regulationasia.com/articles/sri-l…

Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and its owner have been permanently barred after the PCAOB found major violations in the 2021 audit of Luckin Coffee. regulationasia.com/articles/us-pc…

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (@APRAinfo) is set to ease the regulatory burden on small and medium-sized banks, formalising a new tiered approach to supervision in an effort to boost competition in a sector dominated by four major players. regulationasia.com/articles/austr…

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a new regulation requiring investment managers to implement formal risk management frameworks and undergo health level assessments. regulationasia.com/articles/indon…