AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Insurance Authority Launches Initiative to Boost AI Adoption

19/08/2025

The new programme aims to foster collaboration between insurers and tech firms, guiding responsible AI use to establish the city as a regional hub.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

19/08/2025

SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia Expands QRIS Network to Japan, Begins China Trial

19/08/2025

The move marks the QRIS payment system's first expansion beyond the ASEAN region, with trials also underway to link with China.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

19/08/2025

SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

Stablecoins

Japan Set to Authorise First Yen-Backed Stablecoin - Reports

19/08/2025

The FSA is expected to approve JPYC's token this autumn, requiring full collateralisation and creating a potential new buyer for government bonds.

PEPs & Sanctions

South Korea Approves New Regulations on Terrorism Financing

19/08/2025

New rules effective from January 2026 will automatically apply to firms where designated persons own 50% or more or exert control.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Suspends Mount Peak Securities Over Capital Violations

18/08/2025

The brokerage is the second to be suspended this year, with CMIC citing grave violations of securities laws and imposing strict trading prohibitions.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves New Paper, Energy, and Pulp Derivatives

18/08/2025

The CSRC has greenlit new futures and options contracts for the Shanghai Futures Exchange, covering paper, pulp, and energy products.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Proposes Amendments to FHC Reporting Rules

18/08/2025

The amendments align financial holding company reports with IFRS 17 and remove redundant disclosures for banks and other FIs.