Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia, Laos Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-border QR Payment Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

Travellers from Laos can now use their local currency to pay at Cambodian merchants, completing the bilateral payment corridor.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX’s OTC Clear Details 2026 Risk and System Upgrades

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

The clearing house will introduce new margin estimation tools, an optional client margin buffer, and an enhanced HKD settlement workflow.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Formally Launches International Financial Centre Project

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The project will have hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, introducing new rules on capital flows, tax, and land.

AML / KYC

Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.

Securities / Derivatives

China Quants, Brokers Reportedly Awaiting Clarity on Rumoured HFT Curbs

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The rumoured changes include a mandatory delay for trade order submissions and the removal of client-dedicated trading equipment from exchange facilities.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.