Capital / Liquidity

Korea Eases Mortgage Refinancing Rules in Regulated Zones

28/10/2025

Borrowers in newly designated property speculation zones will be allowed to use their original, higher LTV ratios.

Securities / Derivatives

China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers

28/10/2025

AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Raids Worldcoin-Linked Exchange, Citing Unlicensed Operations

27/10/2025

Authorities arrest suspects at a Bangkok location, alleging violations of digital asset laws and highlighting money laundering and scam risks.

Securities / Derivatives

FINRA Probes Broker-Dealers Over China Small-Cap IPOs and Trading

27/10/2025

The US self-regulatory body is scrutinising underwriting and trading practices, demanding detailed information on due diligence, anti-manipulation, and AML controls.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

27/10/2025

Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Launches National Climate Finance Strategy

27/10/2025

The strategy identifies 12 key financial instruments to help meet over USD 10 billion in climate needs and attract private capital.

ESG / Sustainability

China: New Five-Year Plan Emphasises Tech Driven Growth

27/10/2025

New five-year plan prioritises self-reliance, domestic demand, and national security, as a key meeting confirms the expulsion of senior officials.

Capital / Liquidity

Basel III Report Shows Stronger Capital at Global Banks

24/10/2025

Capital levels rose and funding remained stable, but the latest monitoring exercise found a slight decrease in liquidity coverage ratios.

Capital / Liquidity

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.