Securities / Derivatives

Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

29/12/2025

Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Empower Local Governments to Stabilise Property Sector

29/12/2025

Beijing will empower cities to clear housing inventory while introducing a "lead bank" financing system and promoting completed-home sales.

Securities / Derivatives

China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight

29/12/2025

New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

Fintech / Regtech

India Accounting Body Proposes Overhaul of Tech and Cyber Audit Rules

29/12/2025

ICAI has released comprehensive draft standards focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, and third-party risk.

Market Infrastructure

TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026

29/12/2025

The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.

Sanctions

North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

28/12/2025

Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

26/12/2025

The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

Trending

Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence

26/12/2025

The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

26/12/2025

New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.