Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

    Structural Regulation

    China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.

    Data Privacy

    China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.

    Market Risk

    SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Overhauls Structure to Boost Consumer Protection Focus

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The FSS has created a new governor-led division and plans risk-based supervision across product lifecycles, citing past mis-selling failures.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Launches IP Financing Sandbox with Three Major Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

    The initiative provides a risk-controlled environment for banks to test lending against intellectual property assets like patents and trademarks.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Passes Key Tax Reforms, Previews Whistleblower Act Overhaul

    By Editors | 23/12/2025

    Parliament passes key tax changes, including an expanded Capital Gains Tax, and details upcoming reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Act.

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