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.

Structural Regulation

India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

24/12/2025

The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

Payments & Settlements

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

24/12/2025

Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

Structural Regulation

China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

24/12/2025

The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts

24/12/2025

Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.

Data Privacy

China Drafts Guidance for Personal Data Flows Between Mainland and Macau

24/12/2025

New draft rules aim to create a streamlined certification mechanism for personal information transfers within the Greater Bay Area.

Data Privacy

China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

24/12/2025

New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.