Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Korea Unveils FinTech-Driven Relief for Small Merchants

By | 05/09/2025

A KRW 10 trillion loan package will be paired with new regulatory initiatives, including an online loan-switching service for business owners.

Trading & Investment

Chinese Regulators Consider Curbs to Cool Stock Rally - Reports

By Editors | 05/09/2025

Regulators are weighing measures including easing short-selling restrictions amid concerns of a speculative bubble and potential losses for retail investors.

Structural Regulation

Nasdaq Proposes Stricter Rules Targeting Small Chinese IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

Nasdaq plans to require a minimum USD 25 million in public offering proceeds for China-based firms, citing investor protection concerns.

Market Abuse

Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

Structural Regulation

Thai SEC Proposes New Regulatory Flexibility for SET Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The SEC has proposed allowing the SET Group greater flexibility to issue certain rules, including technical updates without prior approval.

Trading & Investment

AMFI Proposes New Retirement Plan to Address India's Pension Gap

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The mutual fund industry has pitched a US-style 401(k) plan, MF-VRA, to expand retirement coverage and channel long-term savings into the economy.

Supervision & Enforcement

India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Fines Nextera Over Dual-role and Trading Rule Breaches

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The FSS penalises Nextera Investment Discretionary Management and executives for unauthorised concurrent appointments and personal account trading.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.