Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Japan Confirms Plan to Amend Foreign Investment Law, Close Loopholes

By Editors | 07/11/2025

The Finance Ministry is preparing a 2026 bill to amend FEFTA, targeting indirect acquisitions and streamlining the review process.

Supervision & Enforcement

India’s NSE Sets Aside $156m to Resolve Pending SEBI Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

NSE has earmarked the funds to settle long-pending regulatory cases with SEBI, in preparation for its long-awaited IPO.

Custody & Infrastructure

HK Wealth Industry Calls for Reforms to Boost Competitiveness

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

New report urges Hong Kong to reform complex product rules, virtual asset custody, and cross-border schemes to maintain its edge.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Review Finds Widespread Failings in Australian SMSF Advice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2025

A risk-based review by ASIC found 62 percent of advice files failed the best interests duty, prompting warnings of enforcement action.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan FSA Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Improve Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

The FSA has issued a business improvement order against Iwaki Shinkumi Bank after uncovering serious compliance lapses, fraudulent lending and links to anti-social forces.

Emerging Prudential Risks

ASIC Warns of 'Minsky Moment' in Australian Private Credit Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

ASIC is calling for urgent market innovation and warns of potential law reform if industry practices in the AUD 200 billion sector do not improve.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Allows Taka-Foreign Currency Swaps for Exporters

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The new swap facility is aimed at easing short-term liquidity pressures and improving access to working capital.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE to Introduce Pre-Open Session for Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

NSE will launch a pre-open session for equity derivatives on 8 December, aiming to improve price discovery and market stability in futures and options trading.

Structural Regulation

China Consults on Higher Liability Insurance Rules for Auditors of FIs

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Draft measures set differentiated indemnity limits, targeting auditors of securities firms and financial enterprises with higher minimums.