Markets & Infrastructure

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    New Zealand Scams Cost NZ$3 Billion, Fuelling Calls for Bank Liability

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    New report finds significant financial losses and low fund recovery rates, prompting recommendations for stricter provider accountability and reimbursement rules.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA to Modify Rules Governing Foreign Universities in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The IFSCA is updating its rules for foreign universities in GIFT City, aiming to support a growing need for high-end talent in the financial and technology sectors.

    Structural Regulation

    KRX to Mandate Registered Domestic Auditors for Foreign Listings

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    The KRX is closing a regulatory "blind spot" to enhance accounting transparency and investor confidence in overseas firms listing in Korea.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

    Trading & Investment

    Industry Backs ASIC Roadmap but Warn on Public Market Hurdles

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    executives from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and ART say ASIC's new roadmap is a clear way forward for the private credit market.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan to Reclassify 105 Cryptoassets as Financial Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The move would bring tokens like Bitcoin under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing new disclosure rules and a potential tax cut.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Sri Lanka Tables 2026 Budget Targeting Digitisation, AML, Tax Reforms

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    Budget 2026 includes plans for a beneficial ownership registry, a national e-invoicing system, and expanded digital payment incentives.

    Payments & Settlements

    DBS, Ant International Expand Partnership on Cross-border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The new agreement links DBS PayLah! to Alipay+’s 150 million-merchant network and sets plans for near-instant remittances and SME-focused digital solutions.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Approves First Operators Under 'Investment Management Account' Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    The approved firms will be able to channel significant funds into corporate finance-related assets and venture investments, but must guarantee investor principal.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea’s New ATS Nextrade Breaches 15 Percent Volume Cap, Testing New Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    The alternative trading system exceeded the KRX volume limit for the first time, triggering a two-month regulatory grace period.

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