ESG / Sustainability

Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance

14/03/2025

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.

Enforcement

NSE Places IndusInd Bank Under Additional Surveillance

14/03/2025

IndusInd Bank is under heightened scrutiny after it disclosed accounting irregularities in its derivatives portfolio.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Invites SRO Applicants for Account Aggregator Ecosystem

14/03/2025

The RBI released a framework setting out eligibility criteria, governance structures and responsibilities for the proposed SRO-AA.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Eases Exit Policy for Loan Defaulters

14/03/2025

The central bank hopes the revised policy will encourage more borrowers to settle their debts, improving overall financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Stock Exchange Lists New Batch of Depositary Receipts

14/03/2025

SET listed five new DRs referencing Chinese stocks, two linked to Vietnamese companies and one DRx referencing a US stock.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Enhances Private-Public Efforts to Tackle Fraud

14/03/2025

The FSC directed banks to work with law enforcement to establish a new electronic platform to enhance alert information sharing.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

14/03/2025

Regulators will collaborate on capital markets, digital assets, cross-border payment connectivity, and fintech growth.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Engaging with Chocolate Finance Over Suspended Withdrawals

14/03/2025

MAS said it will continue to engage Chocolate Finance to ensure that all customer withdrawals will be met in an “orderly fashion”.

Sanctions

Indian Authorities Arrest Co-founder of Crypto Exchange Garantex

13/03/2025

The arrest was made at the request of US authorities, who have charged Aleksej Besciokov for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions.