Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

By Editors | 02/08/2025

The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.

Trading & Investment

ASX Launches "Peak Electricity" Futures Contracts for Four States

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

The contracts are designed to offer more targeted hedging and trading tools that specifically cover peak electricity usage times.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Structural Regulation

Korean Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Strengthen Disclosure Rules for PE Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

A new bill proposes removing disclosure exemptions for private equity funds and mandating quarterly reports.

Payments & Settlements

MAS Confirms End-2026 Phase-Out for Corporate Cheques

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

MAS has finalised its roadmap to stop processing corporate cheques from 2027, introducing new e-payment solutions and a new system for remaining users.

Trading & Investment

BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

SEBI proposed to increase the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds, and reduce the retail portion.

Structural Regulation

Key Banking Law Changes Takes Effect in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The changes include higher threshold for ‘substantial interest’, extended tenures for cooperative bank directors, and permission for public sector banks to transfer unclaimed amounts to IEPF.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Touts Stability in Business Report, Flags 'Property Connect' Talks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2025

New government report details plans for wealth management, digital assets, and a potential 'property connect' that allows Mainland buyers to purchase Hong Kong property.