Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Sues Superannuation Trustee Over Shield Master Fund Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

ASIC alleges Equity Trustees failed to properly vet the Shield Master Fund before offering it to thousands of members, compromising around AUD 160 million in savings.

Structural Regulation

Korean Lawmakers Propose Bill on Mandatory Treasury Share Cancellation

By Mark Johnston | 27/08/2025

Proposed amendments to the Commercial Act could force listed firms to cancel treasury shares, raising fears of unintended tax burdens and investor losses.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cambodia Partners With Singapore Institute to Upgrade Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

The new director accreditation programme aims to professionalise boardrooms as the financial sector expands and faces more complex regulatory demands.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

By Editors | 27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Structural Regulation

India Moves to Codify Cross-Border Insolvency Framework

By Mark Johnston | 27/08/2025

New law aims to provide certainty for foreign creditors and courts, drawing lessons from the high-profile Jet Airways insolvency case.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SFC Fines HSBC HKD 4.2m for Research Disclosure Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

The SFC cited years of systemic data and control deficiencies that led to thousands of incorrect disclosures in investment research reports.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Relaunches Digital Bank Licensing with Stricter Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The central bank has invited fresh applications, more than doubling capital requirements and tightening sponsor rules following a troubled initial licensing round.

Structural Regulation

Australian Super Funds Urges ASIC to Create Digital Disclosure Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

Australia's industry body for super funds has called on ASIC to provide a safe testing environment for innovative communication methods like infographics and modular content.