Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

Structural Regulation

China Signals Further Financial Opening, New FX Rules to Ease Trade

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Top officials announce plans to welcome foreign investment and will roll out nine new policies to streamline cross-border transactions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA Updates Guidance on Staff Registration and Vetting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The HKMA has consolidated existing rules, emphasising due diligence, reference checks, and the personal liability of senior managers.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai STAR Market Gets First Listings Under New 'Growth' Tier

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The move is part of a wider capital market reform to support ‘hard-tech’ innovation and strengthen regulatory supervision.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh's CSE Inks Deal With China's CFFEX to Develop Derivatives Market

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The Chittagong Stock Exchange and China Financial Futures Exchange will cooperate on market development, knowledge sharing, and promoting derivatives products.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Draft Tax Rules for OECD Pillar Two

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The draft rules align with OECD guidance, introducing new elections for equity investments and clarifying treatment for securitisation and insurance entities.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Major Overhaul of Provident Fund Rules

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The proposed rules aim to increase asset manager responsibilities for member care, investment advice, and operational transparency for retirement funds.

Trading & Investment

PBOC to Resume Bond Trading, Reaffirms Loose Policy

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

The move to resume bond trading ends a nearly year-long pause aimed at curbing market risks, while the bank also vows to promote yuan internationalisation.

Payments & Settlements

Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.