Markets & Infrastructure

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

    Payments & Settlements

    TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Mandates Stricter Corporate Disclosures on Treasury Shares

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

    New rules lower the reporting threshold for treasury stock holdings and require disclosures on serious accidents and M&A board discussions.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India to Curb UPI Payment Features Over Fraud Concerns

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    India's NPCI is set to limit the 'Collect' and 'Autopay' functions to combat fraud and misleading charges.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

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