Markets & Infrastructure

    CBDCs

    BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

    A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC to Revamp Moneysmart Platform, Citing Low Consumer Literacy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    ASIC is set to refresh its consumer education programme, linking the initiative to key enforcement priorities and new research findings.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Philippine Cybercrime Agency Partners Fintech to Shape Digital Finance Policy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The CICC's partnership with digital lender Juanhand will provide the government agency with industry insights to develop evidence-based regulations for the sector.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Flags Penalties, ISO 20022 Alignment in Push for 24/7 RTGS

    By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

    Philippines central bank consults FIs on regulatory adjustments and operational resilience for round-the-clock real-time payments.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Issues Update on implementation of New CoFI regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The FMA also detailed its enforcement priorities and revealed the results of a survey about its communications and engagement with the industry.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Drafting of New Investment Security Act

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Legislation aims to prevent 'capricious nationalisation' and establish a new board for resolving investor disputes.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

    IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

    Tokenisation

    DBS, JP Morgan to Develop Cross-border Tokenised Deposit Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The collaboration aims to create an interoperability framework enabling real-time exchange and settlement of tokenised deposits across multiple blockchains.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

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