Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin, Crypto Intermediaries and Custody

17/12/2025

Draft rules create a new intermediary licence, introduce a self-trust option for asset custody, and set detailed conduct rules.

AML / KYC

Philippine Bill To Expand BSP Probe Powers Passes Second Reading

17/12/2025

Legislation would grant the BSP authority to examine deposits to combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Abandons 2030 Target to Retire BECS Payments System

17/12/2025

An industry body cited challenges in migrating to modern alternatives, even as the country's real-time payment network sees rapid growth.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Targets Gold Traders, FX Inflows to Curb Baht's Rise

17/12/2025

The central bank is tightening scrutiny as the baht hits a four-year high, which the finance minister calls "unacceptable".

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Proposes Major Overhaul of EFTPOS Device Security Framework

17/12/2025

Payments NZ has opened a consultation on a risk-based approach to retiring payment terminals, proposing longer lifecycles for newer devices.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Amends Regulations to Align with New Carbon Credit Framework

17/12/2025

Rules for banks, insurers, and brokers have been updated to reflect new terminology for internationally-traded emission reduction credits, effective from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: New eMPF System to Achieve Fee Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule

17/12/2025

The new centralised digital platform is now expected to hit its primary administration fee reduction target in five years, not ten.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Amends Banking Act to Limit Costs That Can be Passed to Borrowers

16/12/2025

A new Banking Act amendment will bar banks from passing costs like deposit insurance premiums and guarantee fund contributions to borrowers.

Enforcement

Former CEO Shayne Elliott Sues ANZ Over Bonus Payment Cut

16/12/2025

Shayne Elliott is suing ANZ after his long-term bonuses were cut to zero, a move the bank defends as being in line with APRA's prudential regulations.