Regulations Across ASEAN

[ASEAN] Regulatory Insights on Zepzelca, Resolution Planning & Rule VI Updates

Carver Agents — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:23:06 +0530

This episode of Carver's ASEAN Regulatory Updates delves into significant regulatory changes affecting diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, financial market infrastructures, and digital market competition.

Key highlights include Singapore’s Monetary Authority introducing a Consultation Paper that mandates expanded recovery and resolution planning requirements along with statutory bail-in powers for capital market infrastructures, marking a substantial step towards international alignment in financial stability frameworks.

Additionally, the Health Sciences Authority’s intensified enforcement against illegal health products and reclassification of etomidate as a Class C drug underline increased regulatory vigilance on public health safety in Singapore.

In the Philippines, regulatory input is sought under Rule VI of Republic Act No. 12234 to foster competition and efficient use of digital infrastructure, signaling important market and compliance implications.

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[ASEAN] Key Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets & Securities Law

Carver Agents — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:32:04 +0530

This podcast episode explores significant regulatory developments affecting the financial sector in ASEAN, particularly focusing on Dematerialisation, the Securities and Futures Act, restructuring, digital financial asset regulation, and business license revocations.

Key updates include the revocation of the business license of PT Tennet Depository Indonesia by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for its role in digital financial asset depository services, requiring immediate cessation of related activities. In Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released consultation papers proposing a new regulatory framework for central securities depositories (CSDs) and a dematerialisation regime for listed company shares, aiming to modernize securities holding and registration processes. Additionally, MAS has imposed lengthy prohibition orders on two former relationship managers for regulatory breaches.

These regulatory actions and proposals highlight the ASEAN region's drive to strengthen financial market integrity and adapt to technological advancements in securities and digital assets.

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[ASEAN] Regulatory Insights on Market Integrity, MSME Growth & Data Sharing

Carver Agents — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:35:51 +0530

This episode provides an in-depth review of critical regulatory developments influencing Public Consultation, False Statement enforcement, MSME growth, Financial Reporting, and Data Sharing across ASEAN markets.

Key highlights include Malaysia’s unveiling of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030, emphasizing market vibrancy and sustainability initiatives, alongside a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding between the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Companies Commission of Malaysia to enhance data-sharing for MSME identification and enforcement.

Further, enforcement actions in Malaysia and Singapore spotlight ongoing commitments to combat false financial disclosures and anti-money laundering compliance, illustrating the rigorous regulatory environment firms must navigate.

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[ASEAN] Regulatory Updates: Deposit Insurance, Tender Collusion & Monetary Policy Insights

Carver Agents — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:05:27 +0530

This episode delivers comprehensive insights into recent regulatory actions affecting multiple sectors within ASEAN, including deposit insurance administration, competition law enforcement, and monetary policy adjustments.

Listeners will learn about Indonesia's Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) initiating claim payments and liquidation for PT BPR Kamadana and PT BPR Suliki Gunung Mas, with detailed timelines for deposit verification and claim submissions. The episode also covers the Business Competition Supervisory Commission’s (KPPU) hearing involving alleged tender collusion in a major gas project, highlighting the importance of compliance with competition laws.

Monetary policy updates include Bank Indonesia maintaining its BI-Rate at 4.75%, while the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reduced its Target Reverse Repurchase Rate by 25 basis points, influencing regional interest rate frameworks.

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[ASEAN] Key Regulatory Updates on Banking and Monetary Policy Developments

Carver Agents — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:05:09 +0530

This episode covers regulatory updates in Deposit Insurance, Interest Rate, Bank Liquidation, Licensing, Investor Alert List.

Highlights include the Indonesian Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) initiating deposit insurance payouts following the revocation of PT BPR Kamadana's license and the commencement of its liquidation process. The episode also reviews LPS's Institutional Report outlining expanded insurance policy guarantee functions.

Monetary policy updates cover Bank Indonesia maintaining key interest rates to support economic stability, while the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas implements a 25 basis points cut to its Reverse Repurchase Rate to encourage liquidity.

Regulatory enforcement developments from Indonesia involve the Competition Commission engaging an economic law expert in a tender collusion case, alongside upheld convictions for unlicensed capital market activities by former Jalatama officers.

The episode concludes with updates from the Investor Alert List, reflecting ongoing vigilance in the financial sector.

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[ASEAN] Key Regulatory Updates on Taxonomy, Reporting, and Cybersecurity

Carver Agents — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:09:35 +0530

This episode of Carver's ASEAN Regulatory Updates delves into significant regulatory changes across taxonomy, prudential reporting, capital adequacy, striking off, and regulatory sandbox sectors. Listeners will gain insight into enhanced governance frameworks, sustainability mandates, and cybersecurity standards shaping the ASEAN financial landscape.

Key updates include the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raising the cash withdrawal threshold triggering enhanced due diligence and revising its regulatory reporting governance framework to ensure data integrity and timely submissions. In Malaysia, the Labuan Financial Services Authority unveiled its 2026 regulatory plan focusing on capital adequacy and embedding climate risk management within governance structures. Additionally, the Securities Commission Malaysia launched a consultation on a new, detailed Malaysia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance aligned with ASEAN and international standards.

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency announced mandatory tiered Cyber Trust Mark certification levels for critical and non-critical infrastructure owners and auditors, with deadlines through 2026 and 2027. The Monetary Authority of Singapore issued guidelines on environmental risk management, emphasizing forward-looking transition planning for banks, insurers, and asset managers to address climate-related risks responsibly.

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[ASEAN] Cybersecurity, Health Security & Economic Growth Highlights

Carver Agents — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:54:30 +0530

Welcome to Carver's ASEAN Regulatory Updates.

In this episode, we delve into Singapore’s landmark multi-agency cyber operation, Operation CYBER GUARDIAN, targeting the advanced persistent threat actor UNC3886 in the telecommunications sector. This government-led effort highlights Singapore’s commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity defenses through multi-agency collaboration.

We also cover regional health security initiatives, focusing on a recent ASEAN workshop dedicated to improving pooled procurement mechanisms for emergency medical countermeasures aimed at strengthening collective preparedness for health crises.

The episode highlights the Philippines’ ASEAN travel exchange event in Cebu, which generated initial sales leads worth 1.44 billion Philippine pesos, reinforcing the country’s position as a premier MICE and tourism destination within ASEAN.

Finally, we review Malaysia’s strong economic performance in Q4 2025 with 6.3% GDP growth supported by robust domestic demand and exports. Additionally, we touch on key financial regulatory developments including the appointment of Malaysia’s first Social Exchange Platform operator.

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[ASEAN] Regional Regulators Drive Financial Stability & Innovation

Carver Agents — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:28:40 +0530

Welcome to Carver's ASEAN Regulatory Updates.

This episode highlights significant regulatory and institutional developments across ASEAN financial markets. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a prohibition order against an individual for forgery and unauthorized access, reinforcing consumer protection with mandatory real-time transaction alerts and clarified liability rules for fraudulent transactions.

In Malaysia, Bank Negara introduces a new operational risk reporting policy to enhance banking sector resilience. The Malaysian Climate Finance Accelerator program invites innovative low-carbon businesses to support the country’s sustainable transition.

Bank Indonesia and the Bank of Korea have renewed their bilateral currency swap arrangement, facilitating financial stability with a multi-trillion local currency exchange. They are also launching a Korea-Indonesia cross-border QR payment interlinkage service to enable seamless payments and reduce foreign exchange risks.

These updates demonstrate ongoing efforts by ASEAN regulators to strengthen financial stability, promote innovation, and protect consumers in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Regional Strategic Developments

Carver Agents — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:34:15 +0530

Welcome to Carver's ASEAN Regulatory Updates.

In this episode, we explore ASEAN's ambitious outlook to produce 8.5 million barrels of sustainable aviation fuel daily by 2050, reinforcing the region's commitment to cleaner energy and sustainability in aviation.

We also cover key outcomes from the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat held in Cebu, Philippines, which officially launched ASEAN 2045 and its Strategic Plans aimed at fostering deeper regional cooperation and long-term growth.

Additionally, the Secretary-General of ASEAN hosted a farewell lunch honoring H.E. Natércia Cipriano Coelho da Silva, the outgoing Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to ASEAN, recognizing her contributions to regional initiatives.

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