Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Shanghai and Singapore Stock Exchanges to Deepen Partnership

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

The two exchanges are exploring new avenues for collaboration, with a focus on helping Chinese companies access global markets.

Payments & Settlements

China Proposes Easing Forex Settlement for Trade Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

SAFE’s draft rules aim to expand high-level opening-up pilots, simplify netting for multinational corporations, and streamline processes for e-commerce.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Raises Revenue Thresholds for SME Classification

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

The regulatory change, the first in a decade, will allow larger companies to qualify for state support and tax benefits.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indonesia’s OJK Stresses Transparency in Use of Public Offering Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The OJK has called on listed companies to uphold transparency and accountability in managing proceeds from public offerings, as market activity grows more complex.

Trading & Investment

China to Reopen 'Panda Bond' Market to Russian Energy Firms

By Editors | 09/09/2025

Regulators have reportedly signalled support for renminbi-denominated bond sales by Russian energy groups.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.

Structural Regulation

Malaysian Parliament Passes New Law to Regulate Consumer Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

A Consumer Credit Commission will be established to regulate previously unmonitored services such as BNPL schemes and debt collection, strengthening consumer protection.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.