Market Infrastructure

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan FSC Concludes That RWA Tokenisation is Technically Feasible

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

The FSC is now establishing a new digital assets committee to focus on RWA tokenisation and stablecoins, while also initiating work to form an RWA token trading platform.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

Market Infrastructure

AMRO Calls on ASEAN+3 Policymakers to Tackle Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

AMRO calls for coordinated regulation to manage financial stability and monetary sovereignty risks from new payment technologies.

Market Infrastructure

India’s Finance Leaders Urge Deeper Reforms Ahead of Budget 2026-27

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

Financial sector stakeholders urge the government to introduce tax incentives, cut transaction levies and take steps to deepen India’s financial markets.

Capital / Liquidity

IAIS to Tackle Risks From Alternative Assets, Reinsurance

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

IAIS will enhance monitoring, develop new guidance and review standards after finding concentrated exposures in some insurers and markets.