Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Thailand Reviews Stock Listing Rules to Boost Market Appeal

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The SEC and SET are reviewing listing regulations to improve market efficiency and support capital-raising activity.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

Structural Regulation

HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

Structural Regulation

Korea FSS Faces Criticism for Proposals on Banking Group Governance

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

South Korea’s FSS plans to diversify outside director nominations to curb management entrenchment, sparking industry concerns over potential government interference.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Restrictions on Non-Investment-Grade Fund Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The FSC has amended investment limits for various fund types, increasing the cap for non-investment-grade bond funds and consolidating other limits.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Consults on Easing Securities Investment Rules for Banks

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

Taiwan FSC seeks to align investment restrictions with lending rules for government-linked entities and expand eligible asset classes to include Islamic fixed-income instruments.

Structural Regulation

Korea Scraps Shareholder Checks for Financial Groups Owning Savings Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

The regulatory change aims to reduce compliance burdens and increase the incentive for financial holding companies to acquire savings banks.