Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

27/10/2025

Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka Launches National Climate Finance Strategy

27/10/2025

The strategy identifies 12 key financial instruments to help meet over USD 10 billion in climate needs and attract private capital.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China: New Five-Year Plan Emphasises Tech Driven Growth

27/10/2025

New five-year plan prioritises self-reliance, domestic demand, and national security, as a key meeting confirms the expulsion of senior officials.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Report Shows Stronger Capital at Global Banks

24/10/2025

Capital levels rose and funding remained stable, but the latest monitoring exercise found a slight decrease in liquidity coverage ratios.

Market Risk

France Presses EU for Third Delay to FRTB Rules - Report

24/10/2025

France argues that the current 2027 timeline creates an unfair disadvantage against US rivals, where the implementation date remains unclear.

Cybersecurity

TAIFEX Overhauls Cybersecurity Rules for Futures Commission Merchants

23/10/2025

The futures exchange has replaced prescriptive security check requirements with a new procedural framework based on firms' security risk levels.

Payments & Settlements

BOK Denies Report of Trilateral Currency Swap Talks with China, Japan

23/10/2025

BOK refuted claims of a three-way discussion, but confirmed talks are underway to extend its bilateral deal with China.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Issues Crypto Accounting Guidance to Boost Transparency

22/10/2025

OJK and the accountants' institute have launched a new framework to standardise reporting amid market growth reaching IDR 360 trillion.

Market Abuse

South Korea Court Clears Kakao Founder of Stock Manipulation

22/10/2025

The acquittal removes a key regulatory threat to Kakao’s banking licence and allows the tech giant to refocus on its AI-driven overhaul.