Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Stablecoins

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

PEPs & Sanctions

RBI Urges Banks to Tighten Scrutiny on Pakistan Fund Flows

27/08/2025

RBI directed lenders to enhance checks on indirect fund transfers from Pakistan, citing high risks of arms financing.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Could Return to FATF Grey List Over Gambling Risks: BSP

27/08/2025

BSP warnings and data from The Fourth Wall highlight the urgent need for stricter online gambling controls in the Philippines.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Operational Risk

APRA Consults on Updates to Prudential and Reporting Standards

26/08/2025

Proposed tweaks include revised terminology, online document access and retirement of pandemic planning guide, effective January 2026

Structural Regulation

SEBI Considers Framework to Tame Unlisted Share 'Grey Market'

26/08/2025

SEBI is considering a regulated platform for pre-IPO trading to enhance transparency, improve price discovery, and boost tax revenue.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues New Rules to Steer Finance Towards Forestry Sector

26/08/2025

Regulators have unveiled measures expanding the scope of forest-related collateral, promoting carbon sink finance, and calling for new insurance products.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Requiring Biometric SIM Registration to Combat Fraud

26/08/2025

Thailand has mandated the use of liveness detection technology for SIM card registration, aiming to curb rising online fraud.