Markets & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

APEC Ministers Adopt Incheon Plan for AI and Financial Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

Finance ministers from 21 APEC economies have endorsed a new five-year roadmap that puts AI innovation, digital finance resilience, and inclusive access at the centre of regional financial cooperation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SFC Chairman Vows Balanced Regulation Amid Governance, Digital Asset Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Chairman Kelvin Wong highlighted a focus on issuer quality and digital asset innovation while warning of rising financial scams.

Capital Adequacy

ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Tightens Margin Lending Rules for Securities Firms

By Editors | 22/10/2025

New regulations introduce stricter lending limits for securities firms and prohibit loans against securities where the use of funds is unrestricted.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Partners Nasdaq to Advance IFC Ambitions

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

The partnership will focus on developing financial infrastructure, new products, and global links as the city aims to become a regional financial hub by 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA to Develop Smart Contract Framework for Derivatives Post-Trade

By Editors | 22/10/2025

The open-source initiative will use the Common Domain Model to automate post-trade processes, starting with complex interest rate resets.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Launches New Initiative to Become "Nasdaq of Asia"

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2025

The new platform integrates stock and bond market reforms, loosens listing rules, and targets high-growth industries to attract global capital.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Taiwan FSC Revamps 'Fair Treatment' Reviews, Adds Anti-Fraud Focus

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2025

The FSC is increasing transparency and will add weight to firms’ anti-fraud measures and complaint handling in its annual assessments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Launches Major Probe Into Mis-selling, "Incomplete Sales"

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2025

The FSS launched inspections are several prominent financial firms after a fund invested in Belgian property lost KRW 90 billion for investors.