Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Structural Regulation

Korea Mandates Stricter Corporate Disclosures on Treasury Shares

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

New rules lower the reporting threshold for treasury stock holdings and require disclosures on serious accidents and M&A board discussions.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

Trading & Investment

Thailand to Regulate Online Gold Trading to Curb Baht Surge

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators will require data reporting and consider taxes and volume caps for online gold platforms to tackle the currency appreciation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Structural Regulation

Cambodia, Laos Ink Credit Bureaus Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement aims to build institutional capacity and lays the groundwork for the future sharing of credit reports between the countries.

Trading & Investment

Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The finance ministry is considering new incentives to channel household wealth into JGBs as the central bank reduces its bond purchases.

Structural Regulation

India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.