AML / KYC

Nepal Imposes New AML Rules on Cooperative Institutions

12/08/2025

The government has mandated detailed reporting and 'know your member' rules for all cooperatives as it seeks removal from the FATF grey list.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Clarifies Scope of Upcoming 'Payment ID' Trial

12/08/2025

Bank Indonesia has clarified its new payment system is only a limited trial, as consumer advocates raise concerns over data privacy and citizens' rights.

Beijing Scraps Suburban Home Purchase Limits to Boost Property Market

12/08/2025

The capital city also eased its housing provident fund rules. Analysts expect Shanghai and Shenzhen to follow with similar measures.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

12/08/2025

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift from Super Funds

12/08/2025

APRA warned the industry to improve collaboration and controls following recent attacks on members, highlighting systemic risks and third-party dependencies.

Capital / Liquidity

India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

12/08/2025

The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Court Orders Fintech to Pay Penalty for Disclosure Breaches

11/08/2025

iSignthis Ltd and its former CEO were penalised for misleading conduct and failing to disclose material information, ASIC said.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Regulators Direct FIs to Stop Promoting Stablecoins - Reports

11/08/2025

Regulators informally instruct brokers to cease research and seminars, citing concerns over fraud and market hype.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Warns on Commodity ETP Risks Amid Volatility

11/08/2025

The FSS highlighted the dangers of leveraged products and price discrepancies fuelled by geopolitical turmoil, urging particular caution from investors.