Markets & Infrastructure

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Opens Gold Bullion Production Market to Commercial Banks

By Editors | 28/08/2025

Decree ends the government's gold monopoly, allowing commercial banks to obtain licences and driving trade through regulated channels.

Payments & Settlements

NBC, SBV Agree to Expand Cooperation on Payments, Local Currency Use

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The central banks of Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed on a two-year plan to expand cross-border payments and promote local currency use.

Trading & Investment

ASIC Proposes Rule Revamp to Enhance Algo Trading Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

ASIC proposes defining ‘trading algorithms’, mandatory testing, real-time monitoring and harmonised rules for securities and futures markets.

Structural Regulation

RBI Signals Openness to Easing Banking Sector Rules on Foreign Ownership

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

The RBI approved a bid by Japan's SMBC to increase its strategic investment in YES Bank, while also helping pave the way for a foreign entity to buy IDBI Bank.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

By Editors | 27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Eases Home-buying Rules to Shore Up Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

Unlimited suburban purchases and mortgage rate cuts in Shanghai follow Beijing’s lead to stabilise China’s housing sector.

Capital Adequacy

SEBI Extends Deadline for Broker to Submit Net Worth Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

Brokers offering margin trading have until 31 May and 15 November to submit half-yearly net worth certificates, easing earlier deadlines by a month.

Cybersecurity

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Trading & Investment

$300m Trading Error Exposed Flaws in India’s Block Deal System - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

A bungled trade highlighted two core weaknesses in India’s block-trading regime: a narrow 1% discount cap and a relatively low minimum trade size.