India Establishes High-Level Forum to Overhaul Pension Regulation

29/08/2025

New inter-agency platform aims to harmonise pension oversight, improve consumer protection, and support product innovation across schemes.

Vietnam Opens Gold Bullion Production Market to Commercial Banks

28/08/2025

Decree ends the government's gold monopoly, allowing commercial banks to obtain licences and driving trade through regulated channels.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

28/08/2025

The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

AML / KYC

RBI Urges Banks to Tighten Scrutiny on Pakistan Fund Flows

27/08/2025

RBI directed lenders to enhance checks on indirect fund transfers from Pakistan, citing high risks of arms financing.

AML / KYC

Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

27/08/2025

BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on Updates to Prudential and Reporting Standards

26/08/2025

Proposed tweaks include revised terminology, online document access and retirement of pandemic planning guide, effective January 2026