ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Mandates IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting for 2027

13/08/2025

New rules adopt global ISSB standards, aiming to boost transparency on climate risk and access to green finance for listed companies and FIs.

South Korea, Vietnam Deepen Financial Ties with New Regulator Pacts

13/08/2025

The agreements cover monetary policy and financial stability, part of a broader push to boost trade and energy cooperation.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Mandates New Biometric and Video Rules for Remote Insurance Sales

13/08/2025

The FSC detailed stricter identity verification checks, video recording standards, and sets a maximum error-rate for biometric technology used in onboarding.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Finalises New Rules for Offshore Securities Unit Client Funds

13/08/2025

The amendments allow Offshore Securities Units to use qualified foreign custodians for client funds to boost international competitiveness.

AML / KYC

Singapore Appoints Deloitte to Liquidate Assets in SG$3b Money Laundering Case

13/08/2025

The move follows the imposition of millions in penalties on financial institutions and a raft of new AML legislation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan Taps Japan's Soramitsu for Digital Currency Pilot

13/08/2025

The central bank aims to boost financial inclusion and modernise payments with a pilot programme for a central bank digital currency.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks Propose Raising GST Threshold to Drive Digital Payments

12/08/2025

Lenders are advising policymakers to raise the GST registration threshold to prevent merchants from reverting to cash.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Lighter-Touch AIFs for Accredited Investors

12/08/2025

SEBI has issued proposals for a new fund category with fewer restrictions, signalling a long-term shift in how investor sophistication is measured.

AML / KYC

Nepal Imposes New AML Rules on Cooperative Institutions

12/08/2025

The government has mandated detailed reporting and 'know your member' rules for all cooperatives as it seeks removal from the FATF grey list.