Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SEBI Consults on Ending Physical Annual Reports for Debt Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The proposed move aims to align rules for non-convertible securities with those for equities, resulting in ease of doing business and cost savings.

Trading & Investment

Dalian Exchange Approved to Launch First Monthly Average Price Futures

By Editors | 28/07/2025

The new cash-settled contracts for key plastics aim to provide more precise hedging tools for a widely used industry pricing method.

Payments & Settlements

India’s Postal Department, NIPL to Tackle Inward Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The joint initiative aims to create a secure, real-time, and cost-effective cross-border remittance system by linking UPI with the global postal network.

Structural Regulation

Cboe Targets ASX's Business Model in Call for Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

Cboe has urged ASIC to review the ASX's dominance and introduce reforms to boost competition in trading, clearing, and settlement.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Considers New Rules for Asset Valuation Firms

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

Financial authorities are exploring binding regulations for external evaluators to curb accounting fraud, but face industry concerns over the potential burden.

Structural Regulation

FSA Updates Guidance for Foreign Asset Managers Entering Japan

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The updated guidance details relaxed capital and personnel rules to attract more investment firms to boost its asset management sector.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Slashes Fees, Streamlines Approvals to Boost Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The SEC aims to increase market participation by cutting registration fees by 30 percent and enforcing a strict 45-day review timeline.

Alternative Markets

South Korea Advances Bill to Promote Venture Capital Investments

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The amendment bill will pave the way for the introduction of business development companies (BDCs), a type of investment vehicle designed to provide growth support to innovative enterprises.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Signs Pact with Treasury to Bolster Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The agreement focuses on strengthening the resilience of the interconnected financial market infrastructures operated by the BSP and BTr.