Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Delays Card Surcharge Reforms Amid Clashing Industry Views

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The RBA has pushed the decision to March 2026 after receiving extensive feedback on proposed surcharge ban and interchange fee cuts.

Market Infrastructure

China Signals Further Financial Opening, New FX Rules to Ease Trade

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Top officials announce plans to welcome foreign investment and will roll out nine new policies to streamline cross-border transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Rising Systemic Risk in Asia's Life Insurance Sector

By Editors | 29/10/2025

New BIS report highlights growing risks from private equity, offshore reinsurance, and derivatives, calling for harmonised international standards and a macroprudential focus.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.

Market Infrastructure

APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM to Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Trial by Year-End

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

The initiative, alongside cross-border projects such as Project Dunbar and Project Mandala, aims to strengthen payment systems while deepening DLT and tokenisation.