Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Stablecoins

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Reporting & Disclosures

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Market Risk

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.

KYC & CDD

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.

Trading & Investment

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.