Structural Regulation

India Establishes High-Level Forum to Overhaul Pension Regulation

29/08/2025

New inter-agency platform aims to harmonise pension oversight, improve consumer protection, and support product innovation across schemes.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Opens Gold Bullion Production Market to Commercial Banks

28/08/2025

Decree ends the government's gold monopoly, allowing commercial banks to obtain licences and driving trade through regulated channels.

Stablecoins

Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

28/08/2025

The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Stablecoins

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

PEPs & Sanctions

RBI Urges Banks to Tighten Scrutiny on Pakistan Fund Flows

27/08/2025

RBI directed lenders to enhance checks on indirect fund transfers from Pakistan, citing high risks of arms financing.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

27/08/2025

BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on Updates to Prudential and Reporting Standards

26/08/2025

Proposed tweaks include revised terminology, online document access and retirement of pandemic planning guide, effective January 2026