Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

CSRC Issues New Online Marketing Rules for Futures Firms

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

The new rules tighten oversight of online marketing by futures companies, aiming to curb misconduct and enhance investor safeguards.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Major Overhaul of Interbank FX Market Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

New draft regulations aim to strengthen comprehensive supervision, clarify market access for institutions and modernise a framework dating back to 1996.

Payments & Settlements

Australian Banks Challenge RBA Over Card Fee Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

The RBA is facing resistance from major banks over its proposed payments system reforms, as concerns shift from interchange fees to opaque scheme charges.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Require Disclosure of Preferential Rate Conditions for Mortgages

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

Regulators to add housing loan discount criteria to the official comparison portal amid complaints over bundling and opaque pricing.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Finalises Changes to Classification Framework for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

Revised framework adds 'functional performance' to ratings, expands bonus points for smaller firms, and toughens penalties for major violations.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Stock Closing Price Mechanism

By Editors | 25/08/2025

SEBI proposes to introduce a new Closing Auction Session, aiming to align with global practices and boost market efficiency.

Trading & Investment

China Launches Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot in Hainan

By Manesh Samtani | 25/08/2025

China has officially launched its new cross-border asset management pilot programme in Hainan, allowing overseas investors access to onshore financial products.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Major Taiwan Pension Fund Steers External Managers Away from HK Firms

By Mark Johnston | 24/08/2025

Taiwan's Bureau of Labor Funds has reportedly directed its third-party asset managers to avoid using Hong Kong firms for investment mandates.

Data Privacy

Indonesia Halts Payment ID Rollout Amid Privacy Outcry

By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

The Payment ID trial run, now deferred, has sparked debate on digital privacy, cybersecurity, and BI's preparedness for the innovation.