Capital Adequacy

IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

31/12/2025

New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.

Supervision & Enforcement

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Structural Regulation

KRX to Tighten KOSDAQ Delisting Rules, Refine Tech IPO Process

31/12/2025

The move will see a faster exit process for failing firms and new oversight for tech-exempt listings to bolster investor trust.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea Exchange Revamps ESG Portal, Adds English Service for Investors

30/12/2025

The move aims to improve information access for foreign investors as mandatory corporate governance reporting expands to all KOSPI firms.

Custody & Infrastructure

Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

30/12/2025

The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

Payments & Settlements

India Mandates New Digital Banking Standards for GIFT City Units

30/12/2025

The IFSCA has set a June 2026 deadline for existing banking units to upgrade their internet banking platforms or face restrictions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Launches Task Force to Reform Financial Group Governance

29/12/2025

The move follows presidential criticism of CEO succession practices, sparking industry concerns over a return to government-controlled finance

Trading & Investment

Korea to Mandate ETF Fee and Return Disclosures on Pension Portal

29/12/2025

FSS to add ETF data to its Integrated Pension Portal and improve comparison tools for loans and insurance products

Trading & Investment

Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

29/12/2025

Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.