Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Issues Guidelines for Local Operations of Foreign Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

The new guidelines lay out the eligibility requirements and conditions for international financial institutions to set up operations in Bangladesh.

Structural Regulation

RBI Unveils New Framework for Formulating Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2025

The framework standardises the process of drafting and amending regulations through public consultation, impact analysis, and periodic review.

Tokenisation

Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Securities Firms to Offer Investment Tokens

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

The SEC is considering exempting securities firms from certain digital asset business license requirements to enable them to offer investment tokens.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CSRC Unveils Measures to Enhance Accountability in Public Funds Sector

By Mark Johnston | 12/05/2025

The measures include an overhaul of fee structures to ensure salaries and incentives of fund managers better reflect performance outcomes.

Trading & Investment

DFM and TWSE to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

DFM and TWSE will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other’s markets, including ETFs and related equity products.

Structural Regulation

Korea Development Bank to Advance Vietnam Expansion

By Editors | 12/05/2025

After a six-year wait, KDB received a letter from SBV confirming that all the required document submissions have been completed.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes Relaxed Co-Investment Norms for Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/05/2025

SEBI considers easing rules for AIF co-investments, enabling separate investment schemes and broader advisory services for managers.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Lifts 30% Single Stock Cap for ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

The move will boost flexibility for TSMC-heavy ETFs, help to reduce tracking error, and support market liquidity.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Implements New Rules for Liquidity Providers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

The new rules aim to improve market depth, enhance price discovery, and attract more investor participation.