Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India Weighs Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State-run Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

Raising the foreign investment cap in public-sector banks to 49% aims to attract overseas capital and narrow the gap with private lenders.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CSRC Unveils 23 Measures to Bolster Investor Protection

By Editors | 28/10/2025

The new guidelines target fairer trading, stricter enforcement, and enhanced protections throughout the listing and delisting process.

Structural Regulation

China Overhauls QFII Rules to Fast-Track Foreign Investor Access

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

Regulators are launching a two-year plan to streamline approvals, expand investment scope, and attract more long-term capital.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eases Rules for Transfer of Portfolio Management Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

SEBI has introduced a new framework allowing portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, streamlining compliance and improving operational flexibility.

Resolution & Recovery

China Revises Rules for Changing Private Investment Fund Managers

By Editors | 28/10/2025

AMAC aims to protect investors from failed managers by simplifying replacement procedures and mandating new contractual safeguards.

Tokenisation

Australia Pilots Tokenised Government Bonds in RBA-Led Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

Fintech firm, Forte Tech Solution, has tokenised AUD 3.07 million in government bonds using a stablecoin for settlement as part of an RBA research project.

Structural Regulation

China's Supreme Court Advances Major Company Law Interpretation

By Mark Johnston | 27/10/2025

Draft text clarifies shareholder liability, investor rights, and invalidates certain proxy-holding structures for financial institutions.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Korea to Use Open Banking Infrastructure to Streamline Bankruptcy Procedures

By Editors | 27/10/2025

Regulators will require financial institutions to develop APIs allowing debtors to consolidate debt information for court submissions via the MyData framework.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong MPFA to Boost Resources for New eMPF Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The MPFA is directing a major service upgrade for the new eMPF Platform and has clarified how the role of financial advisers will the evolve.