Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Pilots Regulated Crypto Trades

10/09/2025

The five-year programme restricts issuance to foreign investors and requires service providers to have significant capital and backing from traditional financial firms.

AML / KYC

Philippines Renews Push to Amend Bank Secrecy Law

10/09/2025

The proposed bill aims to grant the BSP limited powers to examine bank accounts of insiders suspected of fraud or misconduct.

Korea Exchange to Mandate Disclosure of Serious Industrial Accidents

10/09/2025

KRX says the new rules will require listed companies to report on major accidents and related criminal punishments to enhance investor protection.

China Drafts New Audit Rules to Tighten Oversight of State Firms

10/09/2025

The NAO says the draft regulations expand the audit scope to include state-controlled financial institutions and public-private projects, while formalising CPC leadership.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Liquidity Rules

10/09/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new open market operations and a committed liquidity facility with a proposed cap of 35-40 percent.

China Proposes Easing Forex Settlement for Trade Firms

10/09/2025

SAFE’s draft rules aim to expand high-level opening-up pilots, simplify netting for multinational corporations, and streamline processes for e-commerce.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Identifies Policy As Main Hurdle for Digital Finance Interoperability

09/09/2025

A high-level BIS workshop has found that political differences are the key barrier to interoperability, while warning of escalating AI-driven cyber threats to the financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Warns Stablecoins Pose 'Major Financial Stability Risks'

09/09/2025

Experts call for new regulatory frameworks to address risks from non-banks, dollarisation, and financial crime amid rapid financial innovation.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Officials Outline Four-Pillar Green Finance Strategy

09/09/2025

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui outlined a comprehensive strategy to secure Hong Kong's status as a sustainable finance hub.