Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.

Trading & Investment

MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

Trading & Investment

Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Qatar Financial Centre

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The agreement will help to strengthen financial ties and foster business synergies between Hong Kong and Qatar.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Online Investment Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The SFC said it has forged regional consensus on regulatory collaboration to combat online scams at IOSCO’s annual meeting.

Trading & Investment

Regulators Announce More Swap Connect Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The tenor of IRS contracts will be extended to 30 years and the product scope of Swap Connect will be expanded.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Passes Company Re-domiciliation Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The new regime provides an easier process for non-Hong Kong-incorporated companies to re-domicile to the city.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Extends Certification Deadline for AIF Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SEBI has extended the deadline for managers to meet mandatory certification requirements.

Trading & Investment

Japan Calls on China to Expand QDII Quotas

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

Japan’s Ministry of Finance hopes higher QDII quotas will lead to greater inflows of Chinese investment into Japanese ETFs.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Outlines Plans for 2nd Phase of Capital Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

H2 2025 reforms include the introduction of new products like tokenised securities and tighter oversight of corporate practices and trading activities.