Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

ASIC to Review Super Fund Rules on Property, Credit Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

ASIC will examine fee disclosure rules for property and private credit investments following industry concerns about their impact.

Structural Regulation

India Widens Powers of Tax Authorities With Passage of New Bill

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The new law grants authorities access to digital accounts during searches and introduces compliance changes for corporate taxpayers.

Structural Regulation

India’s BSE Tightens Rules for SME Migration to Mainboard

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

BSE has raised profitability, shareholder, asset, and trading activity thresholds for SMEs migrating to the mainboard and companies seeking direct listing.

Trading & Investment

India Advances Law to Establish Metals and Minerals Exchange

By Editors | 13/08/2025

Legislation passed by India's lower house will establish a new authority to establish a national trading platform for minerals and metals.

Structural Regulation

RBI Governor Affirms Banks’ Autonomy on Minimum Balance Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

The RBI has clarified that setting minimum account balances is a commercial decision for banks and does not fall under its regulatory domain.

Cryptocurrency

BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.

Payments & Settlements

South Korea, Vietnam Deepen Financial Ties with New Regulator Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The agreements cover monetary policy and financial stability, part of a broader push to boost trade and energy cooperation.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Finalises New Rules for Offshore Securities Unit Client Funds

By Editors | 13/08/2025

The amendments allow Offshore Securities Units to use qualified foreign custodians for client funds to boost international competitiveness.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes New Rules to Boost Resident Indian Role in FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

SEBI plans to allow retail schemes in IFSCs with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs, align contribution limits with IFSCA norms, and permit Indian mutual funds to be part of FPIs.