Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes Easing Norms for Capital Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The IFSCA has proposed easing qualification norms, lowered custodian net worth requirements, and introducing unified registration for GIFT City capital market intermediaries.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eases Rules for Investment Advisers, Research Analysts

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

SEBI allows advisers to charge for second opinions on distributed assets and share certified past performance before PaRRVA’s launch.

Structural Regulation

IOSCO Consults on Overhaul of Disclosure Rules, Flags Valuation Weaknesses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

IOSCO is seeking feedback on a new issuer disclosure framework and has highlighted persistent weaknesses in financial valuations.

Market Abuse

KRX Sanctions Two Securities Firms for Suspected Naked Short-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

KRX fines Korea Investment & Securities and warns Samsung Securities over suspected naked short-selling, marking the inaugural enforcement action since the launch of NSDS.

Payments & Settlements

India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Proposes Mandatory E-Filing for Share Buybacks

By Editors | 04/11/2025

The draft rules aim to streamline corporate reporting by moving to a fully digital system, with a proposed effective date of May 2026.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia to Revise Listing Fees from January 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

Bursa Malaysia will revise its listing and regulatory fees for the Main, ACE, and LEAP markets after receiving approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia.