Reserve Bank of India said its gold reserves were USD 116.41 bln as of Aug 28, up from USD 114.22 bln a week earlier.

China coking coal main futures contract rose 2.00% intraday to 1688.50 yuan/ton.

The National Financial Regulatory Administration published the draft amendments to the PRC Insurance Law for public comment, proposing to bring insurer shareholders and ultimate controllers within the regulator’s scope; strengthen qualification reviews of major shareholders and ultimate controllers and tighten market entry; codify shareholders’ capital contribution, related‑party transaction reporting and information‑disclosure obligations; prohibit nominee shareholdings and improper interference in company management; and introduce targeted compulsory supervisory measures and specific penalties to increase control over shareholders and ultimate controllers.