Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.

Payments & Settlements

Chinese Exchanges Finalise Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.

Structural Regulation

Korea FSS Tightens Disclosure and Ad Rules Ahead of IMA Market Debut

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The FSS has mandated strict scenario analysis and reporting requirements for Integrated Investment Accounts to mitigate misselling risks as firms prepare year-end launches.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

Structural Regulation

India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

Structural Regulation

UK Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Warns Against 'Reckless' Competition in Asset Management Industry

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin urges CEOs to end self-cannibalising competition while industry leaders request policy support for virtual asset products.