ESG / Sustainability

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

Enforcement

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.

Market Infrastructure

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.