Australia's Super Fund Performance Test Sees Few New Failures

01/09/2025

APRA's annual test finds only seven products failed, all on platforms, prompting industry criticism and calls for reform.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

01/09/2025

The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea: New FSS Chief Puts Banks on Notice Over Consumer Protection

01/09/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin has warned of strict penalties for misselling scandals and urged a shift away from "easy interest business".

AML / KYC

Sri Lanka Mandates Beneficial Ownership Disclosures, Bans Bearer Shares

01/09/2025

New Companies Act amendments aim to align with global AML standards and enhance corporate transparency ahead of a key FATF evaluation.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Selects KuCoin for Launch of Tokenised Government Bond

31/08/2025

The THB 5 billion initiative aims to democratise access to sovereign debt for retail investors, with KuCoin joining a government-approved consortium.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

30/08/2025

The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers New Rules to Curb Risks at NBFCs

29/08/2025

The RBI is looking to harmonise rules for banks and non-bank lenders to reduce risks from complex and duplicate lending structures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

29/08/2025

Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.