Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Proposes Revised Certification Rules for Securities Market Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The consultation paper proposes amendments aimed at broadening participation, enhancing training flexibility, and curbing misuse of exemptions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Fines Hana Bank for Private Fund Mis-selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The FSS has penalised the bank for distorting risks and omitting key information when selling KRW 378 billion of funds to investors.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Overhaul Short-selling and Securities Lending Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SEBI will set up a working group to review India’s short-selling and reassess securities lending frameworks, aiming to boost market liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Proposes New Rules for PSOs and E-Money Issuers

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

Draft regulations introduce stricter PSO liabilities and open the e-money market to non-bank entities.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

AI Risk & Governance

Bangladesh Bank to Introduce AI Policy by December, Plans Open Banking Framework

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

The central bank is developing new regulations for AI, including an in-house LLM, and setting a 2026 target for open banking guidelines.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Revives Plan to Redenominate Rupiah, Targeting 2027 Finalisation

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

Finance ministry planning carryover bill to improve currency efficiency and credibility, aiming for finalisation within 24 months.

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 11/11/2025

Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.