Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Updates Guidance on Conflicts of Interest Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    ASIC has issued updated guidance on conflicts of interest, warning that disclosure alone is often insufficient to manage them effectively.

    Trading & Investment

    BOJ Preparing to Begin Gradual Sale of ETF Holdings - Report

    By Editors | 16/12/2025

    The central bank will reportedly begin a multi-decade process to offload its massive equity portfolio, aiming to minimise market disruption.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India’s Ministry of Finance Tightens Oversight of Grievance Redressal in Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    A new ranking and review mechanism is improving how banks and insurers handle customer complaints, boosting accountability across the financial industry.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.

    Market Abuse

    KRX to Revise Criteria for Issuing "Investment Warning” Designation on Stocks

    By Mark Johnston | 16/12/2025

    KRX plans to revise its criteria for designating ‘investment warning’ stocks after applying strict anti-manipulation rules to the country's second-largest company.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

    Trading & Investment

    Nasdaq Seeks Approval for 23/5 Trading to Meet Global Demand

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    Proposal for 23-hour weekday trading aims to meet international investor demand but has raised concerns over liquidity and market volatility.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Court Penalises Two Firms for Consumer Credit Law Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    A lender and introducer were penalised for engaging in unlicensed credit activity, failing to verify loan purposes, and denying consumers key protections.

    Structural Regulation

    India's Lower House Passes Bill to Allow 100% FDI in Insurance Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    The bill, which now moves to the upper house, also strengthens regulatory powers and grants greater autonomy to state-owned LIC.

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