Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Passes Legislation to Tighten Rules for Payment Gateways

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

New rules mandate external management of settlement funds and higher capital requirements following a major non-settlement incident in 2024.

Trading & Investment

Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Platinum and Palladium Contracts

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

GFEX has launched the yuan-denominated contracts with a unique physical settlement option aimed at boosting domestic price discovery.

Structural Regulation

China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets

By Editors | 01/12/2025

Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Consults On Super Fund Disclosure for Private Debt, Stamp Duty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

ASIC seeks to ease confidentiality concerns for private debt and smooth stamp duty cost reporting in consumer disclosures.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Orders Debenture Trustees to Ring-Fence Non-Regulated Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2025

The move requires the creation of separate business units and enhanced disclosures, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and protect investors.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Announces Incentives to Boost Equity Options Trading

By Editors | 30/11/2025

TAIFEX is offering cash prizes and significant fee rebates to futures commission merchants, brokers, and institutional investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Regulators Direct Banks, Insurers to Aid Fire Victims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2025

Authorities are calling on banks and insurers to provide flexibility on loans and claims, as financial firms donate millions for relief efforts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Banks to Compensate Scam Victims Under New Industry Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

Updated industry code requires banks to adopt new scam protections and compensate eligible customers who fall victim to authorised payment scams from 30 November.