Payments & Settlements

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

24/12/2025

Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

Structural Regulation

China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

24/12/2025

The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts

24/12/2025

Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.

Data Privacy

China Drafts Guidance for Personal Data Flows Between Mainland and Macau

24/12/2025

New draft rules aim to create a streamlined certification mechanism for personal information transfers within the Greater Bay Area.

Data Privacy

China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

24/12/2025

New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.

Market Risk

SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

24/12/2025

The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

Market Abuse

Australia Warn of Global 'Pump-and-Dump' Threat, Jails Manipulators

24/12/2025

ASIC warns of increasingly sophisticated, cross-border manipulation schemes being discussed by global financial watchdogs.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

24/12/2025

SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.