Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea to Mandate Wider English Disclosure Starting May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

New rules will expand mandatory English reporting for listed firms and require clearer disclosure of executive pay and AGM voting results.

Tokenisation

ICMA Releases DLT Settlement and Custody Guidance under Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The two reports published as an addendum to the Guardian Fixed Income Framework outline DvP settlement approaches and custody insights for tokenised debt markets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan to Revise Corporate Governance Code to Target Employee Wages

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The move signals a potential reversal of shareholder-friendly reforms and aims to encourage companies to increase employee wages amid rising inflation.

Structural Regulation

PBOC Sets New Rules for Interbank Market Brokerage Business

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

PBOC issued new administrative measures on internal controls, data handling, and client management effective from 1 January 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Launches PaymentXchange to Digitise Property Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The PaymentXchange will digitise property payments, boost transparency, and strengthen AML compliance as part of broader real estate sector reforms.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Eases Margin Trading Rules for TPEx Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The FSC has scrapped capital and profitability hurdles for over-the-counter stocks to qualify for margin trading, aiming for parity with the main board.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan Expands Clearing Eligibility to Include Active ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The amendment aims to boost liquidity for actively managed funds by making them eligible for obligation assumption services.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New Zealand Scams Cost NZ$3 Billion, Fuelling Calls for Bank Liability

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

New report finds significant financial losses and low fund recovery rates, prompting recommendations for stricter provider accountability and reimbursement rules.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA to Modify Rules Governing Foreign Universities in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The IFSCA is updating its rules for foreign universities in GIFT City, aiming to support a growing need for high-end talent in the financial and technology sectors.