ESG / Sustainability

China Issues New Rules to Steer Finance Towards Forestry Sector

26/08/2025

Regulators have unveiled measures expanding the scope of forest-related collateral, promoting carbon sink finance, and calling for new insurance products.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Requiring Biometric SIM Registration to Combat Fraud

26/08/2025

Thailand has mandated the use of liveness detection technology for SIM card registration, aiming to curb rising online fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

26/08/2025

The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Fintech / Regtech

SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

25/08/2025

The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Stock Closing Price Mechanism

25/08/2025

SEBI proposes to introduce a new Closing Auction Session, aiming to align with global practices and boost market efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global

23/08/2025

New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Launches Platform to Connect Green Finance, Carbon Markets

23/08/2025

The new GISCO platform will support the development of green industry standards and an emissions trading system to meet Indonesia's decarbonisation goals.

Capital / Liquidity

China Proposes Overhaul of M&A Loan Rules to Support Minority Stakes

23/08/2025

Draft rules raise financing limits and tenors for control deals and set new, differentiated terms for equity-participation loans.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Changes to Framework for Block Deals

23/08/2025

SEBI proposes to more than double the minimum block deal size to INR 250,000 and to widen the price band for large trades.