Fintech / Regtech

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

18/07/2025

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Securities / Derivatives

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

AML / KYC

Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

18/07/2025

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

18/07/2025

MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.

Securities / Derivatives

DSB to Introduce New Cost Recovery Model for OTC Identifiers

18/07/2025

The Derivatives Service Bureau will create a new fee-paying user type and rebalance costs between its UPI and OTC ISIN services from 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC CCPs Drive Key Advances in Clearing - Report

18/07/2025

Industry report highlights the resilience of CCPs, with Asia in particular pioneering new risk models and operational frameworks to manage market stress.

Enforcement

Korean Lawmaker Says Upbit Faces Potential Multi-Trillion Won Fine

18/07/2025

A senior lawmaker has urged the regulator to impose a fine on the country's top crypto exchange for millions of alleged KYC violations.