Crypto / Digital Assets

Ronin and Coins.ph to Seek Approval for Stablecoin Payments in Philippines

24/11/2025

The partnership between Coins.ph and Ronin aims to make the PHPC stablecoin spendable at 600,000 merchants via the national QR network, pending BSP authorisation.

Sanctions

US Panel Urges Sanctions Scrutiny for Hong Kong

24/11/2025

A congressional advisory body has recommended secondary sanctions on Hong Kong financial institutions, alleging the city is a hub for sanctions evasion.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Jails Agents in Insurance Commission Fraud Scheme

24/11/2025

Jail sentences were earlier handed to another 11 individuals who were all part of the same 'dummy agent' commission fraud scheme, according to the ICAC.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Enhanced Consumer Debt Relief Plan

24/11/2025

The HKMA urges wider adoption of the interbank debt relief plan, digitalisation, and best practices to help struggling personal borrowers.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Amends Rules to Boost Sustainability-Linked Bond Market

24/11/2025

The new regulations provide issuers with greater flexibility on financial returns and instrument structures, aiming to align with international standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Insurers to Launch National AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Platform

24/11/2025

The industry-wide initiative aims to securely share data to combat organised crime, with a focus on privacy and regulatory alignment.

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Guidance to Curb 'Overly Cautious' AML Checks on PEPs

24/11/2025

The HKMA’s new 'Smart Tips' guidance clarifies rules for domestic and former PEPs, urging banks to adopt a more proportionate, risk-based approach.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange

24/11/2025

Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Tightens Rules on Insurance Premium Financing After Review

24/11/2025

The HKMA says new standards from 1 January 2026 will ban bundling, require clearer risk disclosures, and address concerns over short-term loans.