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Credit Risk
Bank of Thailand Planning to Regulate BNPL Sector to Prevent Risk
19/12/2025
The Bank of Thailand plans to close a regulatory loophole that allows 'invisible' BNPL debt to grow unchecked, threatening financial stability.
Structural Regulation
China Launches Special Customs Regime for Hainan Free Trade Port
19/12/2025
The island-wide operation implements new tariff policies and financial frameworks as a "stress test" before a full launch.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Allows Zero-Coupon Bonds to be Offered at Reduced Face Value
19/12/2025
The move expands a July 2024 framework allowing privately placed debt to be listed with an INR 10,000 face value.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia's MIDF, IACSA Ink Deal to Enhance IP-Backed Financing
19/12/2025
The collaboration aims to create standardised valuation methods, enabling financial institutions to better assess and finance intellectual property assets for businesses.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment
19/12/2025
The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime
19/12/2025
Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India Orders Serious Fraud Probe into IndusInd Bank Over Accounting Lapses
19/12/2025
The probe will examine potential manipulation of books of account, creation of fictitious accounts, misclassification of assets, and the impact on the bank’s financial statements.
Credit Risk
China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown
18/12/2025
Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'
17/12/2025
The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.
Trading & Investment
HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading
17/12/2025
HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours
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