Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan Extends IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Rules to Banks, FHCs

01/08/2025

Following a similar move for brokers, Taiwan's regulator has proposed phased-in sustainability reporting for banks and financial holding companies from 2026.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Directs Ministries to Bolster Cashless Payment Adoption

01/08/2025

The directive aims to expand the digital payment ecosystem, enhance regulatory oversight, and combat tax evasion and financial crime.

Structural Regulation

India Caps Tax Audits at 60 Per Partner to Curb Market Concentration

01/08/2025

The new mandatory guidelines, effective from April 2026, aim to enhance audit quality and ensure a wider distribution of assignments.

Market Abuse

India Expands Jane Street Probe to Include Local Partner Nuvama

01/08/2025

The 'survey' at Nuvama Wealth Management's offices is linked to its role as a trading partner for Jane Street, which has been under regulatory scrutiny.

Data Privacy

BSP Launches Open Finance Pilot to Boost Retirement Funds

01/08/2025

The BSP has partnered with financial firms on a new framework to simplify access to voluntary retirement accounts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh: BSEC Bans Former Chairman for Life Over Bond Scams

31/07/2025

The BSEC has also imposed multi-million dollar fines and sanctioned its own former leadership in a landmark enforcement action targeting market manipulation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hit by Theft, Employee Arrested

31/07/2025

Police are investigating potential insider involvement after hackers siphoned off USD 44 million from the major Indian exchange.

Trading & Investment

Korean Venture Groups Propose Measures to Revitalise KOSDAQ Market

31/07/2025

The associations are calling for a major liquidity injection, increased pension fund investment, and structural reforms to boost the KOSDAQ market.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Overhauls Crypto Rules, Reclassifies Assets, Hikes Taxes

31/07/2025

New rules effective 1 August will double transaction taxes for sellers and reclassify crypto as a financial asset, removing VAT for buyers.