Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

Australia Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Card Payments and Surcharges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The RBA has unveiled plans to ban most card surcharges and slash domestic and cross-border interchange fees in a major industry shake-up.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Central Bank Warns Foreign Investors on Capital Control Breaches

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The central bank is stepping up enforcement to curb speculative inflows and manage a surging currency without direct market intervention.

PEPs & Sanctions

Malaysia Imposes Permit Requirement on US AI Chip Exports

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The move aims to close regulatory loopholes and prevent illicit trade amid US pressure to stop advanced semiconductors from reaching China.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes Tighter Rules for Appointments to Boards of MIIs

By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

India’s IFSCA is proposing tighter rules for board appointments at financial market infrastructure institutions in GIFT City, aiming to bolster investor protection and global credibility.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand FMA Launches Review into Financial Advice Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The FMA is examining barriers to advice, including subdued digital innovation, compliance costs, and adviser confidence under the new regime.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Sets Fixed Timelines for Processing Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

Strict deadlines have been imposed for processing permits, licenses, and registrations, to streamline business processes and cut red tape.

Clearing & Post-Trade

APAC CCPs Watch for Market Shift as EMIR Hands Advantage to Eurex

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/07/2025

Forcing clearing into Europe could have farther-reaching implications than intended, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Structural Regulation

India Mulls Granting New Bank Licenses to Power Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

India plans to allow large companies to start banks and ease foreign investment rules to strengthen the banking sector and support rapid economic growth.