Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Widen Institutional Investment in REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

SEBI has proposed allowing all QIBs, including pension funds and provident funds, to qualify as 'strategic investors' in REITs and InvITs.

Structural Regulation

BSP to Ease Bancassurance Cross-selling Regulations

By Editors | 04/08/2025

New guidelines will end the exclusive in-house model, allowing banks to partner with multiple third-party insurers to increase market access.

Trading & Investment

China to End VAT Exemption on Government and Financial Bond Interest

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

The move, effective from 8 August for new issues, aims to increase fiscal revenues and is expected to significantly impact institutional investors including banks.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan FSC Issues Draft Guidelines on Inclusive Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

The guidelines focus on human-centred design, fairness and accessibility, and continuous improvement to ensure digital financial services meet the needs of all users.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes to Extend CSLR Levy Across Wider Financial Industry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2025

Consultation paper proposes ways to deal with the financial advice sub-sector exceeding its statutory sub-sector levy cap by AUD 47.3 million.

Market Abuse

SEBI Settles Data Sharing Case with NSE for $4.6m

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

The exchange was found to have shared unpublished price-sensitive information through a subsidiary, in violation of insider trading rules.

Trading & Investment

Japan's TOCOM to Launch Chubu Power Futures in 2026

By Editors | 02/08/2025

TOCOM plans to launch monthly and fiscal year contracts for Japan's third-largest power market, citing price volatility and user demand.

Trading & Investment

China Eyes Capital Market Reforms and Targeted Stimulus

By Editors | 02/08/2025

Politburo holds off on major stimulus but pledges to boost capital market attractiveness and roll out targeted consumption support.