This report provides an overview of the most impactful regulations that will affect banks, insurers, and capital markets players in the Asia/Pacific region and advice on how ecosystem players can best manage the constant waves of change in regulations. Cutting through the complex and diverse regulatory landscape of financial services in Asia/Pacific is often difficult as the region exhibits differing philosophies and directions in their regulatory ideals. With new developments, such as regulations on AI, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), operational resilience, and consumer/investor protection, comprehending the major movements and trends in regulations in the region has become increasingly important."The regulatory landscape of Asia/Pacific continues to evolve in different directions to best manage the variety of differing economical and financial situations as well as levels of risk that are present throughout this highly diverse region," says Michael Yeo, associate research director, IDC Financial insights. He adds, "Despite the diversity in direction of regulations, there are still common themes and threads across the major macrotrends of AI, ESG, resilience, and protection that show how FSIs must react to balance their innovation efforts against the regulatory frameworks in place."
Executive Snapshot
Situation Overview
AI and Data
Singapore
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
China
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Hong Kong
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Australia
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
South Korea
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Other Major Markets
Expected Impact on FSIs
Credit, Consumer/Investor Protection, and Others
Singapore
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
China
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Hong Kong
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Australia
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Japan
Regulation Highlights
Recent Regulatory Movements
Other Major Markets
Expected Impact on FSIs
Liquidity, Solvency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance