Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Australia CSLR Levy Estimate Sparks Calls for Reform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The estimate for financial advisers is over six times the sector cap, prompting industry bodies to warn of an unsustainable burden and a broken funding model.

Payments & Settlements

Bahrain, Singapore Launch Digital Infrastructure to De-Risk Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

The cross-border initiative aims to create a digital ledger to boost bank confidence and unlock critical funding for small businesses.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

Payments & Settlements

China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.

Trading & Investment

India’s Finance Leaders Urge Deeper Reforms Ahead of Budget 2026-27

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

Financial sector stakeholders urge the government to introduce tax incentives, cut transaction levies and take steps to deepen India’s financial markets.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and China Seal Corporate Pact for Cross-Border Payments

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

The deal between China's TenPay Seal Pact to Link Bakong, Weixin Pay aims to strengthen payment connectivity and financial inclusion, boosting economic exchange across Asia.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Mandates Stricter Accounting Controls and Digital Oversight to Curb Financial Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

China's MOF has issued a comprehensive directive clarifying liability for corporate executives and auditors while enforcing a unified national accounting system.

Structural Regulation

Nepal Sets up Unit to Coordinate Foreign Investment and Banking Issues

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

Nepal's Ministry of Finance establishes a dedicated unit under its International Economic Relations Division to facilitate services for international investors.