Stablecoins

Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

26/12/2025

A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

Cryptocurrency

Bybit to Cease Japan Crypto Services, Citing Regulatory Pressure

26/12/2025

Bybit will phase out services for Japanese residents to comply with the FSA's strict registration requirements.

Capital Adequacy

Indian Lenders Ask RBI to Curb Surging Hedging Costs - Report

24/12/2025

Banks seek regulatory relief from the Large Exposures Framework as the cost of hedging US dollar exposure nears a seven-year high.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

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.

Operational Risk

APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Diversa

24/12/2025

APRA has mandated an independent review of the trustee's investment governance, though Diversa claims the conditions are unwarranted.

Structural Regulation

Cambodia, Laos Ink Credit Bureaus Cooperation Agreement

24/12/2025

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

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BNM Monitoring Agrobank After Reported System Incident - Reports

24/12/2025

The central bank is overseeing corrective actions at Agrobank following an incident linked to a potential loss of MYR 165.75 million.

Trading & Investment

Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs

24/12/2025

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

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines SEC Overhauls Beneficial Ownership Rules to Curb Illicit Finance

24/12/2025

New framework sets a 20 percent reporting threshold and introduces an online registry to boost transparency and combat financial crime.