Markets & Infrastructure

KYC & CDD

RBI Standardises Framework for Basic Bank Accounts Across Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

The central bank has unified BSBD account norms nationwide, expanding free services and updating digital and KYC requirements across every class of bank.

Payments & Settlements

India, Cambodia to Enable Cross-Border QR Payments via UPI-KHQR Link

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

An agreement will connect India's UPI and Cambodia's KHQR networks, with a planned launch in H2 2026 to facilitate seamless payments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

KOFIA Urges Asset Managers to Tighten Up Advertising Practices

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The association has urged stricter internal reviews on promotional materials as regulators launch inspections into overseas investment marketing practices.

Structural Regulation

SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

Structural Regulation

FSS Korea Orders Fuller Dividend Policy Reporting

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSS has updated annual report requirements to compel listed companies to provide specific details on dividend policies.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia Central Bank Announces Full Liquidation of Huione Pay

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The National Bank of Cambodia has announced the complete liquidation of payment firm Huione Pay following its licence revocation in September 2024.

Sustainable Finance

Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan, India Regulators Sign MoU on Cooperation, Market Access

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

Taiwan's FSC and India's IFSCA established a framework for information exchange, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border branch expansion.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Relaxes Restrictions on ETF Feeder Funds

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

The FSC will allow feeder funds to track active ETFs and products beyond domestic securities to boost participation.