Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

By Editors | 13/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

Credit Risk

RBI Weighs Rules to Let Lenders Lock Phones of Loan Defaulters

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/09/2025

The move would give power to lenders to recover small-ticket loans, but has raised consumer rights concerns.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Management Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The new rule, effective from 20 October 2025, eliminates paper-based submissions in a government-led push to streamline business regulations.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Challenges Key Elements of ASX Futures Clearing Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

ISDA supports a dynamic default fund but strongly disagrees with proposals for sizing the fund and recovering losses after a default.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Cautions Investors on Hidden Risks in ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The FSS warned that complex structures and dividend-focused products may carry hidden risks that could erode returns.

Payments & Settlements

FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

By Editors | 12/09/2025

The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.