Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China's Supreme Court Advances Major Company Law Interpretation

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

Draft text clarifies shareholder liability, investor rights, and invalidates certain proxy-holding structures for financial institutions.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

By Editors | 27/10/2025

Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong MPFA to Boost Resources for New eMPF Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The MPFA is directing a major service upgrade for the new eMPF Platform and has clarified how the role of financial advisers will the evolve.

Structural Regulation

Korea Extends Fee Reforms for Early Loan Repayment to Mutual Finance Firms

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

The FSC is mandating that mutual finance institutions limit early repayment fees to actual costs, aligning them with the broader financial sector.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Plans Rule Overhaul to Bolster Investor Protection, Curb Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The SEC is set to grant minority shareholders greater voting powers, tighten rules on short selling, and align ESG disclosure with global standards.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India’s IFSCA Unveils Stewardship Code Framework for Fund Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The code sets principles on policy, monitoring, conflicts, collaboration, and disclosure to promote responsible investment and stronger governance.

Payments & Settlements

ACCC Backs Industry Collaboration to Secure Australia's Cash Supply

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The ACCC has proposed authorising banks and retailers to collaborate on ensuring cash distribution amid concerns about the viability of services.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Bars Mutual Funds from Investing in Pre-IPO Placements

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/10/2025

The directive limits mutual funds to investing only during the public issue phase or as anchor investors, barring them from participating in pre-IPO placement deals.