Markets & Infrastructure

    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Zealand Scales Back Climate Reporting Rules to Boost Capital Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

    The government is drastically raising reporting thresholds and easing liability provisions, citing high compliance costs and a desire to encourage listings.

    Payments & Settlements

    BOK Denies Report of Trilateral Currency Swap Talks with China, Japan

    By Editors | 23/10/2025

    BOK refuted claims of a three-way discussion, but confirmed talks are underway to extend its bilateral deal with China.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Calls for Tax Exemption for GIFT City Investments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

    The IFSCA has sought an exemption on tax collected at source on Indian investments in GIFT City, arguing that the levy adds friction and could divert funds to offshore jurisdictions.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea to Launch On-site Cyber Probes, Toughen Penalties for Breaches

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

    New cross-ministerial plan expands government investigation powers and legally reinforces CEO responsibility for cybersecurity following a series of major hacks.

    Cryptocurrency

    Asian Exchanges Crack Down on Corporate Crypto Hoarding – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    Exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia are reportedly blocking firms from becoming crypto-treasuries, citing rules against shell companies and speculative risks.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Vietnam Uncovers Widespread Bank, Corporate Bond Violations

    By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

    A government probe into misuse of funds and disclosure failures at banks and property firms sparks market turmoil and policy reforms.

    Market Risk

    SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

    The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Sets New Valuation Rule for Stripped Bonds Used as Collateral

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

    The FSC says stripped bonds used as guarantee deposits by securities finance firms will be valued at 85 percent of face value.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/10/2025

    The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.

    Alternative Markets

    Vietnam Establishes Framework for State Backed VC Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2025

    New decree allows national and provincial-level venture funds to be set up and hire domestic or foreign professional managers.

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