Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

China Eases Cross-Border Financing Rules, Expands MNC Cash Pooling

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

Regulators have raised the foreign debt ceiling for firms and FIs while simplifying rules to attract capital and facilitate investment.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Eases Foreign Investor Access in Push for Emerging Market Status

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

A new government decree aims to cut listing timelines, expand foreign ownership, and align regulations with global standards to make the market more competitive.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Issues Revised Evaluation Framework for Futures Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

New CSRC evaluation system introduces specific penalties for misconduct and rewards firms for serving industrial clients and market-making activities.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Launch New Index Tracking Non-STI Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat said Singapore will also unveil a “value unlock” package later this year to spur listed companies to raise shareholder returns.

Supervision & Enforcement

ANZ Agrees to A$240m Penalty for ‘Widespread Misconduct’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

ASIC has detailed "grubby" and unconscionable conduct by ANZ in a government bond deal and multiple "disappointing" retail failures.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.