Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Panel Proposes Overhaul of Conflict-of-Interest Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

Report urges stronger transparency, uniform disclosure rules, and a new ethics office to reinforce integrity at India’s markets regulator.

CBDCs

BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC to Revamp Moneysmart Platform, Citing Low Consumer Literacy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

ASIC is set to refresh its consumer education programme, linking the initiative to key enforcement priorities and new research findings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippine Cybercrime Agency Partners Fintech to Shape Digital Finance Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

The CICC's partnership with digital lender Juanhand will provide the government agency with industry insights to develop evidence-based regulations for the sector.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Flags Penalties, ISO 20022 Alignment in Push for 24/7 RTGS

By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

Philippines central bank consults FIs on regulatory adjustments and operational resilience for round-the-clock real-time payments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ FMA Issues Update on implementation of New CoFI regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

The FMA also detailed its enforcement priorities and revealed the results of a survey about its communications and engagement with the industry.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Drafting of New Investment Security Act

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Legislation aims to prevent 'capricious nationalisation' and establish a new board for resolving investor disputes.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.