Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Defers Phase III Rollout of Revised Nomination Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    SEBI has postponed Phase III of its revamped nomination rules after intermediaries sought more time for system and process changes.

    Structural Regulation

    Korean Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Public Tender Offer System

    By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

    The opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposes that the system could offer an alternative tool to defend against hostile mergers and acquisitions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India’s Finance Ministry Overhauls Bank Recruitment Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    Streamlining public sector bank recruitment and result timelines is expected to improve transparency, reduce attrition and speed up hiring cycles.

    Trading & Investment

    South Korea Considers Share‑Based Inheritance Tax to Curb Volatility

    By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

    Government reviews a proposal to allow inheritance tax payments in blue-chip stocks, which could potentially seed the new sovereign wealth fund.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Overhauls Cash Credit and Transaction Account Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    RBI has eased rules on cash credit, current and overdraft accounts, giving banks and borrowers greater flexibility and operational clarity.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s PFRDA Widens Investment Options to Boost Pension Returns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    The PFRDA has widened NPS investment options, allowing gold, silver ETFs and alternatives while strengthening risk controls for non-government pension funds.

    Credit Risk

    Philippines SEC Imposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps on Small Consumer Loans

    By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

    The SEC has lowered interest ceilings and introduced total cost caps to protect vulnerable borrowers from predatory lending.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2025

    The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.

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