Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Proposes Rules to Define Scope of New Deposit Taker Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The RBNZ is consulting on new regulations that will clarify which firms, including overseas banks and fintechs, require a licence under its new prudential framework.

Payments & Settlements

Thailand Unveils Payments Roadmap Targeting DLT and Informal Economy

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The central bank has outlined a new multi-year strategy to upgrade existing payment systems and embrace emerging financial technologies.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Exchange Debuts First Foreign-Sponsored Consumer REIT

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The listing on the SSE marks China’s first consumer REIT sponsored by an international asset manager, reflecting a push to diversify asset classes.

Trading & Investment

India's NSE IFSC to Launch Daily-Expiry Nifty 50 Options

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The dollar-denominated contracts will offer daily expiries from 13 October, a first for an Indian exchange, aiming to attract international and high-frequency traders.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Rewards 14 Asset Managers for Deepening Local Market Ties

By Editors | 01/10/2025

Eleven foreign and three domestic firms have been granted regulatory incentives for boosting investment, talent, and assets under management in Taiwan.

Supervision & Enforcement

South Korea to Abolish Criminal Breach of Trust Offence

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The government and ruling party will seek to end criminal punishment for the offence to ease excessive legal risks for companies.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia and WIPO to Pilot IP-Backed Financing for SMEs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2025

The partnership aims to unlock new funding avenues by enabling Malaysian firms to use intellectual property such as patents and trademarks as collateral.

Tokenisation

ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Issues New Guidance on Complaints Handling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/10/2025

The FMA has put financial firms on notice, outlining expectations for fair and transparent complaints processes following research showing significant consumer barriers.