Markets & Infrastructure

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Cambodia to Launch FinTech Sandbox, Eyes P2P Lending Regulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The country's non-bank regulator is rolling out a new strategic plan to foster innovation in InsurTech and digital finance while strengthening consumer protection.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Passes Law to Regulate Digital Wallets, BNPL Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The new legislation expands the RBA's oversight to new payment systems, including those operated by global tech companies.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong MPFA Reviews Default Fund Rules for Ageing Workforce

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The MPFA is reviewing fee caps and de-risking mechanisms for its low-cost default investment option to meet the needs of the city's "silver economy".

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Senate Terminates Inquiry into Wealth Management Collapses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    Senate committee declines to resume inquiry into Dixon Advisory, prompting calls for renewed scrutiny amid fresh fund failures.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Invokes OCHA in First Directive to Meta over Facebook Scam Ads

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

    The move marks Singapore’s first use of new online harm powers, targeting a surge in scams impersonating senior officials that cost victims SGD 126 million in H1 2025.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Waives Volume Limits on Nextrade After Rapid Growth

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

    The FSC is easing stock-specific volume limits for the new venue to prevent widespread trading halts and plans a broader market review.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

    Market Abuse

    Kakao Risks Losing Control of Kakao Bank Over Regulatory Breach

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

    A potential criminal penalty could force the tech giant to sell down its majority stake in its digital bank due to shareholder eligibility rules.

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