Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Cost Recovery Fees for New Merger System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025

Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh said the cost recovery fees are calibrated to reflect the resources the ACCC needs to carry out merger assessments.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Bulletin Spotlights Benefits of Regional Integration in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

BIS bulletin says Asia’s regional integration, supported by finance hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, serves as a buffer against global fragmentation.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korean Court Rules in Novel Predatory Lending Case

By Mark Johnston | 05/06/2025

A South Korean court ruling mandates full repayment plus damages in a predatory lending case, setting a new precedent for consumer protection.

Payments & Settlements

Bank Indonesia is Expanding QRIS Footprint to More Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

QRIS will connect with Japan and China in August. Further expansion being discussed with India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia FSC Issues Best Practice Framework for Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The FSC has released a 12-principles superannuation best practice framework to improve retirement outcomes for fund members.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea’s FSS Sanctions Insurers for Control Deficiencies

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/06/2025

FSS finds deficiencies in contract governance, claims handling, and data usage at three major non-life insurance companies.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.

Trading & Investment

Cambodia to Launch New Instruments to Support Infrastructure Projects

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

The introduction of infrastructure debt securities is expected to deepen the country’s bond market and finance its $36b infrastructure master plan.