Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

MAS, SGX RegCo Consult on Streamlining Listing and Prospectus Review

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

MAS has proposed transferring prospectus review powers to SGX RegCo, which is also consulting on rule changes to implement the shift and retire its Listings Advisory Committee.

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Unveils Reforms to Equities Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

SGX RegCo has cut the Mainboard profit test threshold, removed the financial watch list, and tightened disclosure standards to align Singapore with global best practices.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Banks Still Lack Controls on Loans to Employees’ Families

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

Despite scandals over unfair lending to bankers’ relatives, a report shows that several major Korean banks still lack robust systems to monitor or block family-linked loans.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Eases Investment Rules for Insurance Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The FSC has raised the investment cap for public and social projects to 15 percent and expanded the scope of eligible assets.

Trading & Investment

China to Exempt Foreign Mutual Funds From Short-Swing Trading Rule

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The move allows ownership to be calculated per-product, levelling the playing field with domestic peers and addressing a long-standing industry concern.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Simplify Mutual Fund Regulations to Enhance Investor Protection

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The proposed overhaul introduces simplified compliance structures, revised expense ratio rules, and enhanced oversight of asset managers.

Trading & Investment

China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.

KYC & CDD

TAIFEX Amends Account Opening Rules for Taiwan Nationals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The exchange's new identity verification requirements for domestic investors without household registration will take effect in January 2026.

Trading & Investment

Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.