Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Gazettes Tax Rules for SFOs in Forest City Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The framework formalises Malaysia’s 20-year tax incentive scheme for family offices, aimed at attracting global capital and drive local investments.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes to Ease Rules for Foreign Branch, Office Establishment

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

RBI has proposed easing eligibility norms, simplifying closure procedures, and granting greater operational freedom to foreign entities establishing offices or branches in India.

Payments & Settlements

G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.

Trading & Investment

India's NSE to Revise Derivatives Lot Sizes from 28 October

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

Weekly and monthly contracts will transition to new sizes beginning with the January 2026 expiry, while quarterly and half-yearly contracts will transition from 30 December 2025.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS to Launch Consumer Protection Headquarters in Major Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

The consumer protection arm aims to unify complaint handling, dispute resolution, supervision, and inspection functions, while absorbing key bureaus overseeing planning, personnel, and sanctions.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Approves Ordinance to Curb Political Influence

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

The central bank's board has cleared a new ordinance aimed at strengthening its institutional autonomy in line with IMF recommendations.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Refutes Media Reports About Planned Rules for Family Offices

By Editors | 06/10/2025

SEBI refuted media reports that it was considering new rules for family offices, including mandatory disclosures and a new regulatory category.