Structural Regulation

Custody & Infrastructure

Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2025

The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China to Guide Bank Lending, Deepen Capital Market Reform in 2026

By Editors | 13/12/2025

Beijing signals proactive fiscal and monetary policy while tasking financial institutions with supporting key sectors and managing property risks.

Trading & Investment

Japan Corporate Governance Push Drives Record JPY 1.3 Trillion in Block Trades

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

Regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings spurs surge in private off-market transactions amid heightened market volatility and demand for capital efficiency.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Amends 'Leap-Forward' Plan to Bolster Asset Management Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The FSC has relaxed rules on overseas delegation and expanded offshore sales definitions to boost Taiwan's asset management hub ambitions.

Alternative Markets

Korea to Launch KRW 150 Trillion Growth Fund, New Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

Seoul plans a major economic push, separating its fund strategy to emulate Singapore's successful GIC and Temasek two-track model.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.

PEPs & Sanctions

Chinese Chipmaker Sues US Government Over Blacklist Status

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Yangtze Memory Technologies, a major flash memory maker, is challenging its inclusion on a US defence blacklist, citing reputational harm and a lack of due process.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Targets Succession Planning in Governance Push

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

The FSS has launched a governance task force and is demanding that boards include specialists in IT and consumer protection, citing recent data breaches and misselling scandals.