Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

India’s CBDT Reportedly Engaging Industry on Crypto Tax Reform

By Editors | 29/08/2025

India’s tax authority is consulting with crypto firms on easing punitive rules amid offshore migration and declining market liquidity.

Structural Regulation

India Establishes High-Level Forum to Overhaul Pension Regulation

By Editors | 29/08/2025

New inter-agency platform aims to harmonise pension oversight, improve consumer protection, and support product innovation across schemes.

Trading & Investment

FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

Trading & Investment

BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Bourse Eases Disclosure Burden for Listed Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

Revised guidelines streamline corporate disclosure rules to reduce compliance costs and improve investor communication.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

Structural Regulation

Australia Confirms Plans to Review Super Fund Performance Test

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the superannuation performance test will be reviewed to remove investment impediments but has ruled out abolishing it.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Bans Ex-Compliance Manager Over Shield Master Fund Advice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

ASIC has banned a former senior manager from MWL Financial Services for failures linked to advice on Shield Master Fund, which collapsed last year.

Market Data & Technology

FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.