Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

China to Exempt Foreign Mutual Funds From Short-Swing Trading Rule

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The move allows ownership to be calculated per-product, levelling the playing field with domestic peers and addressing a long-standing industry concern.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Simplify Mutual Fund Regulations to Enhance Investor Protection

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The proposed overhaul introduces simplified compliance structures, revised expense ratio rules, and enhanced oversight of asset managers.

Trading & Investment

China Permits Insurers to Issue 'Sidecar' Securities in Hong Kong

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The new framework allows insurers to cede catastrophe risks to capital market investors, supplementing traditional reinsurance.

KYC & CDD

TAIFEX Amends Account Opening Rules for Taiwan Nationals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The exchange's new identity verification requirements for domestic investors without household registration will take effect in January 2026.

Trading & Investment

Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Delays Card Surcharge Reforms Amid Clashing Industry Views

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The RBA has pushed the decision to March 2026 after receiving extensive feedback on proposed surcharge ban and interchange fee cuts.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Warns Firms on Legal Duty to 'Put Customers First'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

ASIC highlights enforcement on hardship and fees, signals move to publish firm-level complaint data to drive better consumer outcomes.

Trading & Investment

CSRC to Deepen Reforms of Shenzhen's ChiNext Board

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The plan will tailor listing standards for innovative and entrepreneurial firms in emerging industries to provide more inclusive financial services.

Structural Regulation

GLEIF Opens Shanghai Office Amid China's Push for Digital IDs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The foundation's move supports China’s drive to digitalise trade and follows local incentives to subsidise Legal Entity Identifier issuance.