Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

19/08/2025

The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.

Sanctions

South Korea Approves New Regulations on Terrorism Financing

19/08/2025

New rules effective from January 2026 will automatically apply to firms where designated persons own 50% or more or exert control.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Suspends Mount Peak Securities Over Capital Violations

18/08/2025

The brokerage is the second to be suspended this year, with CMIC citing grave violations of securities laws and imposing strict trading prohibitions.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves New Paper, Energy, and Pulp Derivatives

18/08/2025

The CSRC has greenlit new futures and options contracts for the Shanghai Futures Exchange, covering paper, pulp, and energy products.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Proposes Amendments to FHC Reporting Rules

18/08/2025

The amendments align financial holding company reports with IFRS 17 and remove redundant disclosures for banks and other FIs.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Updates Guidance on Superannuation Reporting Rules

18/08/2025

APRA has released detailed guidance for trustees on reporting complex assets, derivatives, and liquidity management under new data standards.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Blocked Millions of Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown

16/08/2025

The move, targeting dormant accounts and e-wallets to curb illicit funds, has faced public criticism over its scope and execution.

Korea FSS Gets New Governor Following Two Month Vacancy

15/08/2025

Lee Chan-jin, the new FSS governor, will prioritise shareholder rights, resolving real estate risks, and a zero-tolerance policy on market abuse.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Set to Launch New ETF Futures After Eight-Year Hiatus

15/08/2025

The move is driven by high investor demand for hedging tools for the defence and shipbuilding sectors.