Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

27/08/2025

BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on Updates to Prudential and Reporting Standards

26/08/2025

Proposed tweaks include revised terminology, online document access and retirement of pandemic planning guide, effective January 2026

Structural Regulation

SEBI Considers Framework to Tame Unlisted Share 'Grey Market'

26/08/2025

SEBI is considering a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading to enhance transparency, improve price discovery, and boost tax revenue.

Sustainable Finance

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

Tokenisation

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.

Stablecoins

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.

Trading & Investment

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.