Markets & Infrastructure

    Data Privacy

    Korea Mandates In-Branch Access for Open Banking and MyData Services

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    The FSC aims to bridge the digital divide by requiring major banks to offer face-to-face support for open finance services, effective 19 November.

    CBDCs

    IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

    CBDCs

    Indonesia Tax Authority to Expand Data Access to e-Wallets and CBDCs

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes will access electronic money and digital currency data from 2026 to align with international reporting standards.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

    Structural Regulation

    Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

    Structural Regulation

    India Moves to Permit Multi-Disciplinary Firms and Strengthen Audit Regulator

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has finalised plans to enable cross-profession partnerships and segregate the financial regulator’s investigative and disciplinary functions.

    CBDCs

    BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

    A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

    Stablecoins

    FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh to Require Global Card Networks to Incorporate Locally

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Draft regulation mandates Visa and Mastercard register as local companies for tax purposes, prompting industry warnings over business continuity.

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