Markets & Infrastructure

Emerging Prudential Risks

IMF Calls for EM Policy Reform to Bolster FX and Debt Market Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 09/10/2025

Emerging economies must strengthen surveillance, close data gaps and boost operational resilience to withstand future shocks, the IMF has warned.

CBDCs

Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Approves New Rules to Curb Misselling of High-Risk Products

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

The new rules mandate upfront risk warnings, strengthen suitability tests, and give consumer protection officers new powers over sales KPIs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore Court Fines Ex-investment Officer Over Undisclosed Conflicts in Nickel Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

Former Envysion Wealth Management director Doo Chun Ki is the first individual convicted under an SFA rule on managing conflicts of interest.

Payments & Settlements

India Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System at GIFT IFSC

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The new system allows IFSC Banking Units to locally settle USD transactions, cutting reliance on overseas banks and strengthening the hub’s global status.

Operational Risk

Australia to Tighten Rules for Managed Investment Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The government has asked ASIC to review financial requirements for MIS operators following investor losses in the Shield and First Guardian funds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Indonesian Regulators Partner to Deepen Repo Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

BI, OJK, and KPEI launched a tri-party repo system and expanded GMRA adoption to modernise the market, enhancing transparency, liquidity, and financial stability.

Payments & Settlements

BNM Launches RENTAS+ to Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The modernised real-time settlement system, enables continuous interbank fund transfers and reduces risks from the rapid growth of instant payments.

Trading & Investment

India’s Supreme Court to Examine Constitutional Validity of Securities Tax

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The petitioner claims Securities Transaction Tax violates fundamental rights and results in double taxation on market trades.