Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Tightens Foreign Property Reporting and Nationality Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    Tokyo unveils dual regulatory measures requiring nationality disclosure on registries and mandatory reporting for residential property acquisitions to curb speculation.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea Forms New Committee to Bolster Financial Consumer Protection

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The public-private body will review financial consumer policy, with a private-sector-only subcommittee established to ensure independent evaluation.

    Tokenisation

    StanChart Launches Tokenised Deposits Under HK, Singapore Initiatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The solution for multi-currency, 24/7 liquidity management was launched under the HKMA's Project Ensemble and MAS's Project Guardian initiatives.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Cracks Down on Super Platform Trustees for Governance Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Equity Trustees and Netwealth face strict new conditions over weak investment oversight. Netwealth to pay over AUD 100m in compensation.

    Credit Risk

    China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown

    By Editors | 18/12/2025

    Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Overhauls Fund Fees, Tightens IPO Rules in Major Reform Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    SEBI has approved new rules to lower investor costs and enhance disclosures, while deferring a key internal governance decision.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

    Trading & Investment

    Korean Securities Firms Overhaul Rules as K-OTC Opens to Delisted Stocks

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

    KOFIA will launch a trading support mechanism for delisted shares in January, prompting brokers to update compliance and trading protocols.

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