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Securities / Derivatives
SEC Philippines Scraps 50-Year-Old Share Classification Rule
11/08/2025
The SEC has ordered an end to the Class A and B share system, citing technological advances and market inefficiencies.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Splitting Oversight of Share Registrars
11/08/2025
The proposal would see services for unlisted companies fall under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, creating a new activity-based regulatory model.

Fintech / Regtech
StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture
11/08/2025
The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Grants NCDEX In-Principle Nod for Equities Segment
11/08/2025
NCDEX has received conditional approval to launch equities and derivatives, plans INR 7.5 billion investment to develop the new segment.

Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan
10/08/2025
A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes 'Ease of Business' Reforms for Investment Advisers
10/08/2025
Proposals include allowing the use of past performance data, easing corporatisation rules, and relaxing entry qualifications and registration requirements.

Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Defines Scope for Foreign Bond Trading by Brokers
09/08/2025
New rules set strict credit rating, position limit, and internal control requirements for proprietary trading in foreign currency debt.

Fintech / Regtech
BSP to Impose Biometric Checks, Daily Caps on Gambling Payments
09/08/2025
New rules will require banks and e-wallets to implement stricter identity verification, transaction limits, and other controls to mitigate gambling-related financial harm.

Securities / Derivatives
Industry Urges Korea to Enact Tax Breaks, Shareholder Protections
08/08/2025
Experts at a regulator-hosted meeting called for continued market-friendly policies to build on momentum from recent corporate governance reforms.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Overhauls Broker Inspections to Ease Compliance Burden
08/08/2025
New framework mandates single joint annual inspections by MIIs, replacing separate audits to reduce disruption and improve supervisory efficiency.
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