Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea FSS Warns on Commodity ETP Risks Amid Volatility

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The FSS highlighted the dangers of leveraged products and price discrepancies fuelled by geopolitical turmoil, urging particular caution from investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

FATF Establishes New Code of Conduct for Stakeholders

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The FATF has introduced a new code to ensure integrity, professionalism, and respect among all its stakeholders.

Market Abuse

Vietnam Regulator Orders Stricter Oversight on Broker Conduct

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The move follows a 43% market surge since April that has sparked fears of a speculative bubble, with the directive banning unauthorised advice and profit-sharing deals.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan Banks Directed to Open Single Complaint Window for Mortgage Disputes

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The move aims to protect first-time and owner-occupier homebuyers, with the FSC telling banks they should not summarily reject these applications.

Structural Regulation

RBI Grants First Universal Banking Licence in Over 10 Years

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The RBI has granted 'in-principle' approval to AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, outlining a clear regulatory path for other small finance banks.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Governor Addresses UPI Fee Speculation

By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

RBI Governor clarified that end-users will not necessarily pay for UPI, but stressed that a sustainable cost-recovery model is needed.

Structural Regulation

SEC Philippines Scraps 50-Year-Old Share Classification Rule

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The SEC has ordered an end to the Class A and B share system, citing technological advances and market inefficiencies.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Splitting Oversight of Share Registrars

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The proposal would see services for unlisted companies fall under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, creating a new activity-based regulatory model.