Markets & Infrastructure

Alternative Markets

SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.

Trading & Investment

CFFEX Invites Proposals on Green Finance, Algorithmic Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The CFFEX has launched a call for research on key topics, including the path to further internationalisation and programmatic trading regulation.

Trading & Investment

ASIC Issues Stop Orders on La Trobe Credit Fund Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

ASIC has halted retail investment into three credit products, citing deficient target market determinations under its design and distribution obligations.

Cybersecurity

FSS Korea Demands CEO Accountability After Lotte Card Data Breach

By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

FSS Korea governor warns of “zero-tolerance” and severe penalties for cybersecurity failures following a string of hacking incidents.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Expands PE Fund Probe, Targeting Pension Fund Links

By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

South Korea’s financial regulator is intensifying inspections of private equity fund managers, signalling a new focus on social responsibility.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Overhauls Auditor Reporting Guide with Sustainability Focus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

ASIC has reissued its guidance clarifying auditors' duties to report suspected breaches, including new obligations for sustainability reports and super funds.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes to Establish Domestic Multidisciplinary Professional Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

An inter-ministerial group has also been formed to foster domestic consulting and auditing companies, while reducing reliance on global Big Four majors.

Payments & Settlements

Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.