Market Infrastructure

China Issues New Rules to Boost Support for Digital Economy

26/09/2025

China has defined digital consumption for the first time and is calling on financial institutions to develop new products and funding channels.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out Measures to Boost Service Exports, Ease Data Flows

26/09/2025

China has unveiled 13 policies aimed at expanding service exports, with a key focus on optimising cross-border data transfers and increasing financial support.

Korea FSS Expels 105 'Unqualified' Investment Advisers

26/09/2025

The FSS is removing unqualified operators and enforcing stricter rules on online activities to enhance investor protection in the growing sector.

AML / KYC

Korean Regulator, Shinhan, Telcos Launch Anti-Phishing Pact

25/09/2025

A new partnership will see the FSS, Shinhan Financial Group, and three telcos collaborate on public alerts, training, and offering insurance to combat fraud.

Trending

Korea: FSS Leadership Resigns En Masse Amid Restructuring Plans

24/09/2025

All 11 senior executives at the FSS have resigned, following similar moves at other key financial agencies.

Fintech / Regtech

Global Regulators Expand Pact on AI Data Governance and Privacy

23/09/2025

20 data protection authorities, including from the UK, EU and key APAC jurisdictions, have committed to a joint framework for privacy-protecting AI.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Issues Draft Rules for Overhaul of Insurer Capital Rules

23/09/2025

The FSC plans to align with global insurance capital standards by 2026, lowering the headline capital adequacy ratio to 100% and mandating internal risk assessments.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh Court Orders $81 Million Seizure from Philippine Bank

23/09/2025

A Dhaka court has ordered the confiscation of funds from RCBC, more than nine years after the cyber heist suffered by Bangladesh Bank.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Widens Rupee Derivatives Market Access to Primary Dealers

23/09/2025

The RBI has permitted standalone primary dealers to trade in non-deliverable rupee derivatives, aiming to deepen the onshore forex market.