Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSP Partners TransUnion to Improve Financial Literacy, Education

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The free e-learning course aims to boost financial literacy and inclusion, addressing high consumer demand for credit knowledge.

Payments & Settlements

India's Digital Stack: Turning Data Into Dollars for Asia's Unbanked

By Nathan Lynch | 27/11/2025

India's open-source tech stack has delivered bank accounts to almost a billion people, a model that Asia's emerging markets can emulate in their quest to foster financial inclusion and fight financial crime.

Clearing & Post-Trade

New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

Alternative Markets

FSS Korea Proposes “Severe” Sanctions on MBK Partners

By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2025

The FSS alleges the private equity firm harmed pension fund interests, sparking debate over regulatory overreach and fund governance.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Targets 2027 for Full Interoperability of Digital Payments

By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank is partnering with the Gates Foundation to use its open-source 'Moojaloop' software while also preparing to order microfinance institutions to digitise all payments.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan’s FSC Approves Consolidation of Two Life Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

The approval follows the July merger of Taishin Financial Holding and Shin Kong Financial Holding, which paved the way for the merger of their life insurance subsidiaries.

Payments & Settlements

Korean Authorities Pressure Brokers, Form NPS Panel to Defend Won

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

Authorities summoned securities firms over retail-led dollar demand and established a new consultative body with the national pension fund.