Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Korea Introduces Incentives to Boost Late-Night FX Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

Korea’s MOEF and central bank plan to reward top-performing institutions to attract more foreign FIs to the domestic forex market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Launches Review on Financial Advice Accessibility

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The review will inform the FMA’s approach to reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing the provision of financial advice across New Zealand.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan FSC Expands Investment Scope for Insurance Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The amendments aim to channel insurance funds into strategic industries with emphasis on infrastructure and sustainable and green finance initiatives.

Structural Regulation

Korea’s Acting President Vetoes Commercial Act Revision

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The revision sought to expand the fiduciary duties of corporate boards, requiring them to consider shareholder interests more.

Emerging Prudential Risks

IOSCO Issues Standards Implementation Monitoring Report

By Editors | 03/04/2025

IOSCO assessed the implementation of standards for addressing systemic risk and reviewing the perimeter of regulation regularly

Structural Regulation

CSRC Approves Full UBS Ownership of Securities JV in China

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

UBS will become the full owner of UBS Securities in China. The bank has also finished absorbing Credit Suisse entities in India.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Launches Family Office Digital Knowledge Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2025

The digital knowledge hub is a resource dedicated to family offices in Hong Kong and around the world.