Emerging Prudential Risks

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Cybersecurity

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

AI Risk & Governance

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Payments & Settlements

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.