Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

By Editors | 12/09/2025

The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia's SC and Oman's FSA Partner to Boost Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The agreement aims to strengthen financial ties and drive sustainable growth in both conventional and Islamic capital markets in both countries.

Payments & Settlements

India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Launches KRW 150 Trillion 'National Growth Fund'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The government will de-risk private investment and ease regulations to steer financial institutions towards funding high-tech industries and away from interest-spread profits.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.

Structural Regulation

China Launches Market Reform Pilots in 10 Key Economic Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

The two-year programme targets the market-based allocation of capital, data, and other key production factors to boost the economy and unify domestic markets.