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.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Clarifies Scope of Upcoming 'Payment ID' Trial

12/08/2025

Bank Indonesia has clarified its new payment system is only a limited trial, as consumer advocates raise concerns over data privacy and citizens' rights.

Beijing Scraps Suburban Home Purchase Limits to Boost Property Market

12/08/2025

The capital city also eased its housing provident fund rules. Analysts expect Shanghai and Shenzhen to follow with similar measures.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

12/08/2025

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.