Resolution & Recovery

China's Henan Province Approves Merger of 82 Rural Lenders

30/09/2025

The move creates a single provincial entity, absorbing dozens of smaller banks in a region previously hit by a major banking scandal.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils CNY 500 Billion 'Quasi-Fiscal' Tool to Boost Investment

30/09/2025

The new policy instrument will see state policy banks inject equity capital into infrastructure and emerging industry projects to spur economic growth.

Payments & Settlements

Swift Taps Global Banks for Blockchain Ledger to Enable 24/7 Payments

29/09/2025

Swift is working with over 30 institutions on a shared ledger for regulated, tokenised value.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Launches 'TouristDigiPay' Sandbox for Crypto-to-Baht Payments

29/09/2025

The SEC is accepting applications for a new programme allowing tourists to convert digital assets for spending via the Thai QR code system.

Anti-Money Laundering

Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Linked to Dirty Money Network - Report

29/09/2025

Vorapak Tanyawong allegedly used Singapore VCCs to conceal the takeover of a Thai finance company that was used to launder scam proceeds from Cambodia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China's State Banks Impose Sweeping Pay Cuts, Salary Caps

29/09/2025

The reforms aim to narrow pay gaps and redirect funds to frontline staff amid a broader push to curb excessive pay.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Stock Exchange Tightens Growth Market Listing Rules

29/09/2025

The TSE will raise the market capitalisation requirement to JPY 10 billion five years after listing, up from JPY 4 billion after ten years.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Launches Upgraded RMB Facility to Boost Offshore Yuan Market

29/09/2025

The new RMB Business Facility will replace an existing scheme, offering cheaper funding and longer tenors to support corporate use of the yuan.

Anti-Money Laundering

Hong Kong Secures First Money Laundering Conviction in Wildlife Trafficking Case

29/09/2025

A 37-year-old man has been jailed for 40 months under an amended ordinance, signalling a new focus on the financial proceeds of the illegal trade.