Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan FSC Permits, Caps Fund Investment in Bitcoin ETFs

By Mark Johnston | 31/10/2025

Regulator limits Bitcoin ETF holdings to five percent of NAV for multi-asset and funds of funds, details other asset caps.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Consults on Remaking of 2015 OTC Derivatives Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2025

ASIC will remake its derivative clearing rules ahead of a 2026 sunset date, adding relief for risk reduction exercises while letting swaption relief expire.

Supervision & Enforcement

Personal Liability: The New Weapon in Financial Crime Enforcement

By Nathan Lynch | 31/10/2025

Regulators across the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly targeting individuals as a critical weapon in their crackdown on financial crime.

AI Risk & Governance

World Bank Deploys AI to Create 'Single Source of Truth' for Bond Issuance

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The "SHASTRA" tool uses generative AI to extract trade data from term sheets, aiming to reduce operational risk and create a 'golden copy' for market participants.

Tokenisation

BIS Official Urges Global Governance to Steer Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

Central banks must lay legal and regulatory foundations for digital assets to prevent fragmentation and uphold trust, says BIS Asia chief Tao Zhang.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Bans Ex-Director for 'Fees for No Service' Reporting Failure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

ASIC has banned Brendan Rodwell for two years for failing to ensure his firm reported misconduct by a corporate authorised representative.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea’s FSS Links Bank CEOs’ Performance to Consumer Protection

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The FSS plans to make consumer protection performance a key factor in evaluating bank and financial holding CEOs, aiming to strengthen internal controls.

Market Data & Technology

Dhaka Stock Exchange Cuts Tick Size for Penny Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The DSE has reduced the minimum price movement for shares trading below BDT 1.00, aiming to restore liquidity and smoother price discovery for low-value stocks.