Markets & Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Probes Coupang Pay, Gmarket After Major Data Breaches

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

The FSS is scrutinising payment systems at major e-commerce platforms amid concerns over inadequate cybersecurity investment in the sector.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Tightens Rules for Banks on Language Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

Banks will have to ensure customer communications and commonly used printed materials are issued in Hindi, English and the relevant regional language.

Clearing & Post-Trade

DTCC Flags Potential for Higher Margin, Capital Rules for US 24x5 Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

Report highlights demand from APAC investors and outlines new operational and risk management considerations for firms trading US equities overnight.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Updates Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

ASIC has consolidated six guides and clarified rules on greenwashing and fund liquidity following industry consultation.

KYC & CDD

RBI Extends LRS Daily Reporting to AD-II Banks and Money Changers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

Effective 1 January 2026, AD Category-II banks and money changers must file daily LRS returns directly to the RBI’s CIMS platform, aimed at tightening monitoring of individual remittances.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Finds Major Gaps in Company Whistleblower Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

ASIC’s survey of 134 Australian firms found nearly a quarter received no disclosures, with many lacking basic reporting channels and training.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia to Raise Free-Float Requirements, Tighten Listing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The regulator will also offer incentives to companies that maintain higher free floats and impose new caps on IPO order sizes to curb volatility.

Structural Regulation

Korea Forms New Advisory Committee to Attract Foreign Capital

By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2025

Deputy PM Koo Yoon-chul said the government aims to create an environment that supports greater inflows of foreign investment funds.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam’s SSC Fines Three Firms for Bond Disclosure Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The SSC has issued fresh penalties against Lucky House Investment Services, No Va Thao Dien and No Va Land Group for false or delayed disclosures related to private bond issuances.