On September 2, 2022, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that it would approve the launch of CSI 500 ETF options on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) according to relevant procedures, so as to improve the risk management system of the capital market and better meet the needs of investors on risk management.

The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macao announced a visa facilitation policy for foreigners in Macao to visit the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin since September 1, 2022.

Efforts will be made to introduce novel futures products themed on carbon emissions rights, logistics and indexes in China so that the financial sector can better serve the real economy and address the country's major development strategies, said China Securities Regulatory Commission Vice-Chairman Fang Xinghai at a forum on Tuesday.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the support of the Central Government and initiatives announced by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to broaden Stock Connect and further enhance Hong Kong's position as an offshore Renminbi (RMB) centre and a risk management centre.

The Privacy Commissioner has today announced the closure of its first compliance notice, issued to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua in September 2021.

On 8 July 2022, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued new guidance and requirements regarding investments in virtual assets and insurance-linked securities (ILS) by SFC-authorised funds.

Thailand Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning in the state regarding the risks associated with DeFi transactions. The SEC says it is highly-likely that DeFi’s ecosystem, especially debit-taking and lending firms, doesn’t include necessary parameters in their mechanisms for ensuring the prevention of overleveraged collateral and rug-pull.

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed principles and draft regulations on the notification of venture capital (VC) and private equity trust (PE Trust) in accordance with the Royal Decree issued under the Revenue Code regarding Exemption from Revenue Tax (No. 750) B.E. 2565 (2022) (the Royal Decree No. 750) to support financing of Thai startups.

Financial institutions operating in Luxembourg have been advised to review their outsourcing arrangements after rules around outsourcing in the sector were updated by supervisory authority, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today released consultation conclusions on proposals to update its entry requirements for licence applicants and its ongoing competency standards for corporations and individual practitioners.

The European Commission published its action plan on sustainable finance in 2018, with the aim of creating a roadmap for sustainable finance across three categories:reorienting capital flows toward a more sustainable economy; integrating sustainability into risk management; fostering transparency and long-termism.