Capital / Liquidity

Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

02/09/2025

This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

02/09/2025

The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regime Attracts 77 Expressions of Interest

02/09/2025

The HKMA has received expressions of interest from banks, tech firms, securities firms and asset managers, among others.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Listed Companies Form Virtual Assets Industry Body

02/09/2025

The new association, backed by nearly 40 firms, aims to foster compliance and support Hong Kong's digital asset hub ambitions.

Fintech / Regtech

China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

02/09/2025

Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Proposes Revised Capital Rules for Insurers' Mainland China, HK Operations

02/09/2025

The FSC plans to amend capital adequacy requirements for overseas expansion to align with the new solvency regime taking effect in 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

02/09/2025

The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

01/09/2025

The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

AML / KYC

India's Enforcement Directorate Obtains First Interpol 'Purple Notice'

01/09/2025

The notice details a sophisticated TBML method using shell firms and forged documents to alert 196 member countries.