Markets & Infrastructure

Liquidity Risk

Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.

Market Abuse

KRX to Revise Criteria for Issuing "Investment Warning” Designation on Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

KRX plans to revise its criteria for designating ‘investment warning’ stocks after applying strict anti-manipulation rules to the country's second-largest company.

Trading & Investment

Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Seeks Approval for 23/5 Trading to Meet Global Demand

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

Proposal for 23-hour weekday trading aims to meet international investor demand but has raised concerns over liquidity and market volatility.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Court Penalises Two Firms for Consumer Credit Law Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

A lender and introducer were penalised for engaging in unlicensed credit activity, failing to verify loan purposes, and denying consumers key protections.

Structural Regulation

India's Lower House Passes Bill to Allow 100% FDI in Insurance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

The bill, which now moves to the upper house, also strengthens regulatory powers and grants greater autonomy to state-owned LIC.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

JPX Announces New Measures to Combat Accounting Fraud in IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

New measures include enhanced scrutiny of high-risk business models, interviews with former auditors, and stricter reviews of whistleblowing systems.

Structural Regulation

MAS Clarifies Licensing Rules for Investment Platforms, Angel Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

The regulator has provided new illustrative examples and updated guidance to clarify when a Capital Markets Services licence is required.