Fintech / Regtech

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes Underwriting Price War Between Top Banks

18/07/2025

Regulators are investigating six underwriters, including Citic Securities and Guotai Haitong, after fees on a major bond deal fell to just CNY 700.

Fintech / Regtech

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

18/07/2025

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Securities / Derivatives

ChinaAMC Launches World's First Tokenised Renminbi Fund in Hong Kong

18/07/2025

ChinaAMC has rolled out RMB and USD tokenised money funds, positioning them as yield-generating tools for anticipated stablecoins under new city rules.

AML / KYC

Egmont Group Mandates FIU Independence as Core Member Requirement

18/07/2025

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units will now require members to guarantee the operational independence and autonomy of their organisations.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

18/07/2025

MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.

Securities / Derivatives

DSB to Introduce New Cost Recovery Model for OTC Identifiers

18/07/2025

The Derivatives Service Bureau will create a new fee-paying user type and rebalance costs between its UPI and OTC ISIN services from 2026.