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.