Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches High-Intensity Cyber Drill Across Financial Sector

05/09/2025

The FSS and FSI will conduct unannounced attacks over two months, expanding the scope to all financial firms and adding on-site infrastructure inspections.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand's SEC Authorises Digital Asset Firms to Trade Tokenised Carbon Credits

05/09/2025

The SEC has amended rules for digital asset operators to support national green economy goals and promote the country as a carbon trading hub.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Passes Law to Regulate Digital Wallets, BNPL Services

05/09/2025

The new legislation expands the RBA's oversight to new payment systems, including those operated by global tech companies.

Hong Kong MPFA Reviews Default Fund Rules for Ageing Workforce

04/09/2025

The MPFA is reviewing fee caps and de-risking mechanisms for its low-cost default investment option to meet the needs of the city's "silver economy".

Enforcement

Australian Senate Terminates Inquiry into Wealth Management Collapses

04/09/2025

Senate committee declines to resume inquiry into Dixon Advisory, prompting calls for renewed scrutiny amid fresh fund failures.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Urges Stronger Controls After Lotte Card Data Breach

04/09/2025

The FSS has called for tighter internal safeguards and expedited consumer protection following a data leak at Lotte Card that went undetected for 17 days.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Proposes to Defer Key Climate Disclosures Deadlines

04/09/2025

The XRB is seeking feedback on extending exemptions for Scope 3 emissions and anticipated financial impact disclosures.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Bankers Association Developing New Scam Blocking Protocol

04/09/2025

The new protocol will incorporate AI and big data analytics to facilitate real-time alerts and fund blocking once scam-related activity is reported.