Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Korea Details IMA Rules as First Products Set for December Launch

By Editors | 23/11/2025

Regulators have detailed venture capital allocation rules and a new oversight body, as the first principal-guaranteed investment products prepare for launch.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Secures Arbitration Award Annulment to Lone Star

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

World Bank tribunal voids 2022 ruling on procedural grounds; Seoul owes no compensation and US fund must reimburse legal costs.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Releases Findings from Payments Infrastructure Consultation

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

The consultation revealed calls for enforceable standards, clear fraud liability, and stronger governance before legacy payment systems are retired.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Chair Urges Jurisdictions to Accelerate Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

The FSB chair has warned G20 leaders that non-bank finance, weak reforms and slow cross-border payment progress pose growing stability risks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSC Korea Updates Penalties Framework Under Consumer Protection Law

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

The amendments clarify the definition of “income” for penalty baselines and introduce granular surcharge rates to ensure proportionality in sanctions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA Revises Insurance Business Rules for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The updated policy manual reiterates expectations on corporate governance and clarifies the authority and seniority required for responsible officers supervising insurance activities.

Payments & Settlements

ECB, RBI Move Ahead on Linking TIPS with India’s UPI

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

The ECB and RBI have approved the next phase of work to link its TIPS instant payments system with India’s UPI to make cross-border remittances faster and cheaper.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Designates Brokerage Firms for 'Productive Finance' Initiative

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

The FSC has authorised three new comprehensive financial investment entities while enforcing stricter venture funding quotas and real estate caps.

AI Risk & Governance

Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.