Markets & Infrastructure

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch KRW 150 Trillion Growth Fund, New Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

Seoul plans a major economic push, separating its fund strategy to emulate Singapore's successful GIC and Temasek two-track model.

Cybersecurity

BIS Publishes Report on Quantum-Safe Payment System Tests

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

BIS confirms post-quantum cryptography can function in real payment systems, advancing efforts to protect global finance from future quantum threats.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.

PEPs & Sanctions

Chinese Chipmaker Sues US Government Over Blacklist Status

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Yangtze Memory Technologies, a major flash memory maker, is challenging its inclusion on a US defence blacklist, citing reputational harm and a lack of due process.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Shifts Reserve Ratio Reporting to Calendar Based System

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

The RBI has aligned Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio reporting with calendar months and mandated digital submissions for all banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Targets Succession Planning in Governance Push

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

The FSS has launched a governance task force and is demanding that boards include specialists in IT and consumer protection, citing recent data breaches and misselling scandals.

AI Risk & Governance

Cambridge Launches Global Platform to Facilitate Policy Development

By | 12/12/2025

The C:>DIR platform aims to bridge the gap between fast-moving tech and linear policymaking, with a focus on emerging economies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Regulators Fines EFG Bank for Control Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The SFC has cited EFG Bank for multi-year breaches in product due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting related to hundreds of bond products.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ FMA Censures Opes Group for Financial Advice Licence Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The FMA cited failings in record-keeping, conflict of interest management, and adviser oversight at the property investment firm.