Markets & Infrastructure

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Probing Collapse of Three Managed Investment Schemes

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2025

An investigation is underway into the failure of several managed investment schemes that has left over 12,000 Australians facing significant retirement losses.

Market Abuse

FSS Korea Sanctions Securities Chairman Over Collusive Trading Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 06/08/2025

South Korea’s FSS has sanctioned the chairman of Yuhwa Securities over collusive trading and misleading stock buyback practices.

Trading & Investment

Thai SEC Proposes Flexible New Rules for Mutual Fund Share Classes

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

Thailand's SEC proposes flexible share class rules, allowing varied fees, hedging options, and clearer disclosures to align with global standards.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Proposes Easing Reporting Rules for Debt Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

The SEC says the proposed changes seek to eliminate duplicate reporting for crowdfunded bonds and streamline disclosures for companies undergoing business rehabilitation.

Structural Regulation

China Extends Preferential Income Tax Policies for Foreign Nationals

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The move provides long-term certainty for expatriates and their employers by extending tax-free allowances until 2028 and clarifying rules on deductions.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Scraps Approval Process for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The move allows AD banks to open special accounts for foreign counterparts without prior RBI consent to speed up rupee-based trade settlements.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Authorities Release Promotion Policy for Bank Employees

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The new policy makes lobbying a punishable offence and ties career advancement to merit, qualifications, and performance-based assessments.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.

Trading & Investment

China Directs Financial Sector to Fuel 'New Industrialisation' Drive

By Mark Johnston | 06/08/2025

Regulators have outlined a multi-year plan to steer loans, bonds, and equity financing towards strategic sectors like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.