Markets & Infrastructure

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Industry Officials Push for Phase-Out of OTPs, New Fintech Listing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

The move away from OTPs is expected to reduce the cost of payments. Industry is moving toward biometric-based passkeys and tokenised verification.

CBDCs

Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

Tokenisation

Taiwan FSC Concludes That RWA Tokenisation is Technically Feasible

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

The FSC is now establishing a new digital assets committee to focus on RWA tokenisation and stablecoins, while also initiating work to form an RWA token trading platform.

Structural Regulation

Macau to Restructure Monetary Authority, Review Casino Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

T2026 Policy Address outlines administrative reforms, new industrial funds, and a compliance review of gaming concessionaires' investment commitments.

Data Privacy

Korea Mandates In-Branch Access for Open Banking and MyData Services

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

The FSC aims to bridge the digital divide by requiring major banks to offer face-to-face support for open finance services, effective 19 November.

CBDCs

IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

CBDCs

Indonesia Tax Authority to Expand Data Access to e-Wallets and CBDCs

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes will access electronic money and digital currency data from 2026 to align with international reporting standards.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

Structural Regulation

Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.