Markets & Infrastructure

Cloud & Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Set to Open Applications for Digital Insurer Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

has set a mandatory innovation quota for new entrants and amended rules to encourage fintech-driven business models.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Overhauls Crypto Rules, Reclassifies Assets, Hikes Taxes

By Editors | 31/07/2025

New rules effective 1 August will double transaction taxes for sellers and reclassify crypto as a financial asset, removing VAT for buyers.

Market Abuse

Korea Launches Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

A new multi-agency team will enforce a "one-strike out" policy with tougher penalties and enhanced surveillance to root out unfair trading.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Launches New Financial Inclusion Data Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

The RBNZ has launched a comprehensive set of indicators to measure and track access to financial services to inform future policy and address systemic barriers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong AFRC Flags Audit Fee Pressure and Hasty Appointments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

The AFRC reports some improvement in audit quality but warns that intense competition and fee undercutting are creating significant risks for the profession.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Law Reform Needed to Combat 'Industrial Scale' Super Misconduct: ASIC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

ASIC has called for new laws and a collective industry response to tackle the exploitation of retirement savings.

Capital Adequacy

New Zealand Government Authorises Kiwibank to Raise More Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025

State-owned Kiwibank has been approved to raise up to NZD 500 million to enhance its ability to compete with the big four banks.

Structural Regulation

China's NAFMII Issues New Rules Targeting Underwriting 'Price Wars'

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The new regulations, effective 11 August, aim to curb distorted pricing by banning below-cost fees and tightening book-building procedures.

Trading & Investment

JP Morgan and Fullerton Unveil Plans for Singapore's EQDP Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

The fund managers, recently selected by MAS to participate in the Equity Market Development Programme, said they will offer diversified exposure and stable income to investors.