Markets & Infrastructure

Credit Risk

China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown

By Editors | 18/12/2025

Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Overhauls Fund Fees, Tightens IPO Rules in Major Reform Push

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

SEBI has approved new rules to lower investor costs and enhance disclosures, while deferring a key internal governance decision.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

Trading & Investment

Korean Securities Firms Overhaul Rules as K-OTC Opens to Delisted Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

KOFIA will launch a trading support mechanism for delisted shares in January, prompting brokers to update compliance and trading protocols.

Structural Regulation

Equifax to End Exclusive Data Deals in Australia After ACCC Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The ACCC acted on concerns that exclusive contracts for payroll data were harming competition in the automated income verification market.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Reviews Stock Listing Rules to Boost Market Appeal

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The SEC and SET are reviewing listing regulations to improve market efficiency and support capital-raising activity.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.