Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Identifies Consumer Protection Deficiencies at Eight FIs

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2025

The FSS found significant governance gaps across the sector, ordering improvement plans and management interviews for lagging institutions.

Trading & Investment

JPX to Revamp JGB Futures Rules to Attract Foreign Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Osaka Exchange plans to overhaul its market-maker programme amid rising volatility and demand for long-end hedging tools.

Trading & Investment

China Quants, Brokers Reportedly Awaiting Clarity on Rumoured HFT Curbs

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The rumoured changes include a mandatory delay for trade order submissions and the removal of client-dedicated trading equipment from exchange facilities.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.

Payments & Settlements

Chinese Exchanges Finalise Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.

Structural Regulation

Korea FSS Tightens Disclosure and Ad Rules Ahead of IMA Market Debut

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The FSS has mandated strict scenario analysis and reporting requirements for Integrated Investment Accounts to mitigate misselling risks as firms prepare year-end launches.