Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

26/12/2025

The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

Trending

Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence

26/12/2025

The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

26/12/2025

New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Enforcement

China Jails Ex-Chairman of Largest Property Insurer for Corruption

26/12/2025

The former supervisory board chairman of PICC Property and Casualty Co Ltd has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for bribery.

Trending

Korea to Revamp AML Rules to Target FIs With Weak Controls

26/12/2025

KoFIU will introduce penalties for weak controls and incentives for certified staff in its 2026 evaluation programme.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

26/12/2025

Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

AML / KYC

Philippines House Passes Bill to Amend Bank Secrecy

26/12/2025

The measure grants the central bank powers to examine accounts in corruption cases, aligning with international AML standards.

Fintech / Regtech

India to Curb UPI Payment Features Over Fraud Concerns

26/12/2025

India's NPCI is set to limit the 'Collect' and 'Autopay' functions to combat fraud and misleading charges.