Markets & Infrastructure

Tokenisation

BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Launches Tech 100 Index, Paving Way for Mainland ETF Products

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

All constituent companies are eligible for Southbound trading through the Stock Connect programme, ensuring accessibility to resulting ETF products for mainland investors.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.

Trading & Investment

China: UBS Executes First Futures Trade for QFII Using CGBs as Margin

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

The move follows new SHFE rules allowing foreign investors to use government bonds for margin, a key step China's market liberalisation.

Structural Regulation

Australia Taps Super Sector to Cover Compensation Scheme Shortfall

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The government will impose a special levy on super funds and other financial firms, sparking industry backlash over the precedent.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Launches Long-term Savings Scheme with Tax Benefits

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The TISA scheme is expected to not only boost personal savings but also strengthen Thailand’s capital markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

S. Korea to Unify Remittance Limits, Launch Real-Time FX Monitoring

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The Ministry of Economy and Finance will abolish the designated bank system in 2026, levelling the playing field for non-bank operators under a new oversight framework.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Urged to Enhance Oversight of Company Auditors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

National audit office finds ASIC's supervision lacks depth, with recommendations for a major overhaul of its risk-based approach.

Operational Risk

APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.