Structural Regulation

SEBI Considers Framework to Tame Unlisted Share 'Grey Market'

26/08/2025

SEBI is considering a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading to enhance transparency, improve price discovery, and boost tax revenue.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues New Rules to Steer Finance Towards Forestry Sector

26/08/2025

Regulators have unveiled measures expanding the scope of forest-related collateral, promoting carbon sink finance, and calling for new insurance products.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Requiring Biometric SIM Registration to Combat Fraud

26/08/2025

Thailand has mandated the use of liveness detection technology for SIM card registration, aiming to curb rising online fraud.

Tokenisation

WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

26/08/2025

The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Stablecoins

SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

25/08/2025

The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Stock Closing Price Mechanism

25/08/2025

SEBI proposes to introduce a new Closing Auction Session, aiming to align with global practices and boost market efficiency.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global

23/08/2025

New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia Launches Platform to Connect Green Finance, Carbon Markets

23/08/2025

The new GISCO platform will support the development of green industry standards and an emissions trading system to meet Indonesia's decarbonisation goals.

Credit Risk

China Proposes Overhaul of M&A Loan Rules to Support Minority Stakes

23/08/2025

Draft rules raise financing limits and tenors for control deals and set new, differentiated terms for equity-participation loans.