Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

CSRC to Launch New Governance Campaign, Deepen Market Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

The regulator plans to introduce new supervision regulations, guide dividend payouts, and implement long-cycle assessments for institutional investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea's FSS Directs Loan Brokers to Overhaul Internal Controls

By Editors | 17/12/2025

The FSS has cited widespread compliance failures in advertising and monitoring following recent inspections, urging firms to strengthen consumer protection frameworks.

Payments & Settlements

New Zealand Proposes Major Overhaul of EFTPOS Device Security Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Payments NZ has opened a consultation on a risk-based approach to retiring payment terminals, proposing longer lifecycles for newer devices.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Finalises New Rules for Payment Gateways to Protect User Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

The revised law mandates 100% external management of unsettled funds and raises capital requirements for payment gateway service providers.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong: New eMPF System to Achieve Fee Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

The new centralised digital platform is now expected to hit its primary administration fee reduction target in five years, not ten.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Weighs Cut to Margins on Non-expiry F&O Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

The regulator is proposing lower margins on non-expiry days in a bid to encourage longer-term trading and reduce reliance on short-term speculation.

Structural Regulation

Korea Amends Banking Act to Limit Costs That Can be Passed to Borrowers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

A new Banking Act amendment will bar banks from passing costs like deposit insurance premiums and guarantee fund contributions to borrowers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Former CEO Shayne Elliott Sues ANZ Over Bonus Payment Cut

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

Shayne Elliott is suing ANZ after his long-term bonuses were cut to zero, a move the bank defends as being in line with APRA's prudential regulations.

Clearing & Post-Trade

NZX Mandates New Client Disclosures for Derivatives Give-Up Trades

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

NZX has announced rule changes clarifying client disclosure and notification requirements for derivatives give-up and take-up transactions.