Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

India Panel Recommends Reforms to Launch GIFT City as Commodity Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

Proposals include extended tax breaks, expanded bank trading powers, and streamlined regulations to onshore trading activity from overseas hubs.

Trading & Investment

RBI to Roll Out SIPs in Treasury Bills via Retail Direct

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

India will soon allow retail investors to invest in treasury bills through systematic investment plans (SIPs) on its Retail Direct platform.

Trading & Investment

ASX to Review Internal Processes After Human Error Halts Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASX has apologised after an administrative mistake incorrectly linked TPG Telecom to a takeover announcement, prompting a sell-off and trading halt.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand to Introduce Tax Exemption on Foreign-Sourced Income

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The measure aims to encourage the repatriation of an estimated THB 2 trillion in funds held abroad and stimulate the domestic economy.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Warns Kiwibank Over Flawed Customer Fee Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The FMA has formally warned Kiwibank for failures in its systems and controls leading to significant overcharging of customers over more than a decade.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Extends Tax Guidance to Off-Market Share Trades

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The tax authority will now use data from securities firms to guide minority shareholders on capital gains obligations for over-the-counter transactions.

Capital Adequacy

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.