Cryptocurrency

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

Structural Regulation

China Probes Underwriting Price War Between Top Banks

18/07/2025

Regulators are investigating six underwriters, including Citic Securities and Guotai Haitong, after fees on a major bond deal fell to just CNY 700.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

18/07/2025

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

Trading & Investment

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Tokenisation

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

Anti-Money Laundering

Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

18/07/2025

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

18/07/2025

MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.

Market Data & Technology

DSB to Introduce New Cost Recovery Model for OTC Identifiers

18/07/2025

The Derivatives Service Bureau will create a new fee-paying user type and rebalance costs between its UPI and OTC ISIN services from 2026.