Markets & Infrastructure

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Brokers Seeking to Target Cybercriminals for Fraudulent Trades

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The JSDA is exploring ways to suspend perpetrator accounts as regulators mandate stronger security measures like MFA and breach notifications.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia Expands QRIS Network to Japan, Begins China Trial

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    The move marks the QRIS payment system's first expansion beyond the ASEAN region, with trials also underway to link with China.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.

    Capital Adequacy

    Philippines Suspends Mount Peak Securities Over Capital Violations

    By Editors | 18/08/2025

    The brokerage is the second to be suspended this year, with CMIC citing grave violations of securities laws and imposing strict trading prohibitions.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves New Paper, Energy, and Pulp Derivatives

    By Editors | 18/08/2025

    The CSRC has greenlit new futures and options contracts for the Shanghai Futures Exchange, covering paper, pulp, and energy products.

    Tokenisation

    RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Proposes Major Overhaul of Banking Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    A draft amendment to the Bank Company Act seeks to cap family representation on boards, bar political figures and drastically ease foreign investment limits.

    Market Abuse

    SEBI Flags Surge in Enforcement, Difficult Dues in Annual Report

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    SEBI's annual report reveals a spike in settlement pleas and inspections amid record capital raising and mounting unrecovered penalties.

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