Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

30/12/2025

The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates New Digital Banking Standards for GIFT City Units

30/12/2025

The IFSCA has set a June 2026 deadline for existing banking units to upgrade their internet banking platforms or face restrictions.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Launches Task Force to Reform Financial Group Governance

29/12/2025

The move follows presidential criticism of CEO succession practices, sparking industry concerns over a return to government-controlled finance

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate ETF Fee and Return Disclosures on Pension Portal

29/12/2025

FSS to add ETF data to its Integrated Pension Portal and improve comparison tools for loans and insurance products

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

29/12/2025

Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Empower Local Governments to Stabilise Property Sector

29/12/2025

Beijing will empower cities to clear housing inventory while introducing a "lead bank" financing system and promoting completed-home sales.

Securities / Derivatives

China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight

29/12/2025

New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

Fintech / Regtech

India Accounting Body Proposes Overhaul of Tech and Cyber Audit Rules

29/12/2025

ICAI has released comprehensive draft standards focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, and third-party risk.

Market Infrastructure

TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026

29/12/2025

The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.