Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

S. Korea Financial Overhaul Faces Political Gridlock and Staff Revolt

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

A government plan to reshape financial regulation is stalled by opposition parties, sparking protests and fears of a brain drain at key agencies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Staff Fined for Repeated Violations of Trading Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has penalised seven staff members for violating securities trading rules, adding to nearly 100 similar breaches recorded among its employees over the past five years

Trading & Investment

South Korea Reverses Plan to Lower Shareholder Tax Threshold

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

Following widespread investor backlash, the presidential office will maintain the current KRW 5 billion threshold for the capital gains tax.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Calls for Stronger Consumer Protection Governance at FIs

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

New management principles are being introduced to bolster consumer safeguards and internal controls following losses from HSCEI-linked securities.

Market Abuse

Indian Court Orders SEBI to Explain Withheld Documents in Jane Street Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The SAT has asked SEBI to explain why it cannot share more records with Jane Street, and to pause hearings with the firm until November.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Bars Former AIA Representative for Mis-selling Complex Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

MAS imposed a three-year prohibition order after finding that the Insurance representative recommended unsuitable products without assessing the client’s financial situation.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Introduces New Co-Investment Framework for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

SEBI will allow Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds to create in-house co-investment schemes for accredited investors.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Drafts Law to Streamline Investment Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

Amendments to the Law on Investment will cut red tape, decentralise approvals, and ease compliance costs, aiming to accelerate project implementation and attract more foreign capital.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange to Mandate Disclosure of Serious Industrial Accidents

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

KRX says the new rules will require listed companies to report on major accidents and related criminal punishments to enhance investor protection.