Sustainable Finance

HKEX Signs Pact With Regional Exchanges to Boost Carbon Market Ecosystem

24/09/2025

The four-party agreement aims to accelerate green finance development and better connect China’s mandatory and voluntary carbon markets with international platforms.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Proposes New Disclosure Guidance to Combat Greenwashing

24/09/2025

The FMA is consulting on draft disclosure rules for ethical investment products to ensure claims are clear, substantiated, and consistent.

Data Privacy

Thailand to Launch New State Credit Scoring System

24/09/2025

The new 'Ari Score' system will use alternative data, such as utility bills, to assess unbanked borrowers and increase access to cheaper loans.

Alternative Markets

ASEAN Launches Private Markets Council to Tackle Funding Gap

23/09/2025

The new council aims to reduce regulatory friction and triple private capital investment to address the region's limited capacity to fund high-growth companies.

Tokenisation

HSBC Expands Tokenised Deposit Service To New Markets

23/09/2025

HSBC says the DLT-based service has expanded to new markets, offering corporate clients 24/7 settlement and a regulated alternative to stablecoins for treasury management.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea to Overhaul Fine Calculation Under Consumer Protection Law

23/09/2025

New regulations will introduce a more granular penalty system and create clear incentives for firms’ proactive compliance and consumer compensation efforts.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Opens Final Application Phase for New Payment System Access

23/09/2025

The RBNZ is now inviting payment service providers and other non-bank entities to apply for direct access to its core settlement system.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan Names First Nine Crypto Firms to Complete Stricter AML Registration

23/09/2025

The FSC has set an end-September deadline for all existing virtual asset business operators to comply with stricter requirements.

Stablecoins

South Korea’s Wemade Launches KRW Stablecoin Infrastructure

23/09/2025

Wemade has launched “Stable One” blockchain for Korean won stablecoins, calling for regulatory oversight and public infrastructure to support adoption.