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Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management
22/08/2025
The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Chairman Flags New Planned Curbs on Equity Derivatives
22/08/2025
SEBI is considering extending contract tenors and new intraday position limits to curb excessive speculation to protect retail investors from trading losses.

Crypto / Digital Assets
China State Council to Consider Roadmap for Yuan Stablecoin - Reports
22/08/2025
Top policymakers will consider a plan to authorise yuan-backed stablecoins. Hong Kong and Shanghai are positioned as potential implementation hubs.

Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Credit Rating Rules for Loan Approvals
21/08/2025
The central bank has eased the mandatory internal credit score requirement for banks to approve new loans and renewals.

ESG / Sustainability
KRX to Offer Governance Consultations for Listed Firms
21/08/2025
Korea Exchange launches programme with Korea ESG Standards Institute to help companies improve structures and disclosure.

Fintech / Regtech
Hana Securities Completes Security Token Test with KSD
21/08/2025
Hana Securities has successfully validated its issuance and distribution platform in a regulatory sandbox in preparation for upcoming digital assets legislation.

Fintech / Regtech
Japan Approves Stablecoin Issuer as Funds Transfer Service Provider
21/08/2025
Japanese fintech JPYC Inc has become the first company to obtain a licence under Japan's revised Payment Services Act to issue a regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin.

Fintech / Regtech
BOK Backs Cautious, Bank-Led Approach to Stablecoin Issuance
20/08/2025
BOK Governor Lee Chang-yong advocates for bank-centric stablecoin issuance, seeking to curb financial risks and disruption ahead of new regulations.

Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Urges Banks to Accelerate T+1 Settlement Preparations
20/08/2025
Banks are expected to assess how T+1 settlement may impact their business activities and operations, and allocate sufficient resources towards preparing for the move.

Trending
BOT Tightens Mobile Banking Transfer Limits to Contain Fraud
20/08/2025
Bank of Thailand has tightened mobile banking transfer limits, aiming to curb financial fraud and safeguard vulnerable users.
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