Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Lending and Margin Trading Services

31/07/2025

Regulators have expressed concerns over high-risk lending products from Upbit and Bithumb, prompting a push for industry self-regulation.

AML / KYC

India to Roll Out Biometric Authentication for UPI Transactions - Reports

30/07/2025

The NPCI is introducing fingerprint and face ID verification to curb fraud, with the RBI mandating transaction caps for the new feature.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Korea Forms New Crypto Unit to Oversee Stablecoins

30/07/2025

BOK is creating a dedicated team to monitor the market and shape policy as commercial banks prepare to launch won-pegged stablecoins.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Hike Corporate Tax, Launch New Investment Tax

30/07/2025

The government and opposition have agreed to raise the top corporate tax rate to 25% and implement a long-delayed financial investment income tax from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Derivatives Trading Rules for Non-resident Investors

30/07/2025

SEBI has scrapped the mandatory use of custodial participant codes for NRIs to improve operational efficiency and ease of investment.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh to Restart Digital Bank Licensing in August

30/07/2025

The central bank will invite new applications, demanding significant investment capacity, following a review of a previously criticised licensing process.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

Securities / Derivatives

BOCHK Joins Clearstream, Euroclear Network to Boost APAC Eurobond Access

30/07/2025

The appointment expands the international securities depository network, aiming to facilitate primary market activity from the start of the Asian business day.

Taishin, Shin Kong Complete Merger to Form Taiwan's No 4 Financial Group

29/07/2025

The landmark friendly takeover creates TS Financial Holding with TWD 8.3 trillion in assets, signalling a new wave of consolidation in the island's crowded banking sector.