Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Chief Wu Qing Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The plan prioritises support for tech innovation, attracting long-term capital, and expanding high-level institutional opening-up, says CSRC Chairman.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, Cambodia to Enable Cross-Border QR Payments via UPI-KHQR Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

    An agreement will connect India's UPI and Cambodia's KHQR networks, with a planned launch in H2 2026 to facilitate seamless payments.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    KOFIA Urges Asset Managers to Tighten Up Advertising Practices

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The association has urged stricter internal reviews on promotional materials as regulators launch inspections into overseas investment marketing practices.

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

    The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

    Structural Regulation

    FSS Korea Orders Fuller Dividend Policy Reporting

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSS has updated annual report requirements to compel listed companies to provide specific details on dividend policies.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan, India Regulators Sign MoU on Cooperation, Market Access

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    Taiwan's FSC and India's IFSCA established a framework for information exchange, regulatory enforcement, and cross-border branch expansion.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Relaxes Restrictions on ETF Feeder Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

    The FSC will allow feeder funds to track active ETFs and products beyond domestic securities to boost participation.

    Payments & Settlements

    Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

    Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia in Final Stages of Launching Regulatory Framework for Gold ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

    OJK confirmed that the finalised framework for gold ETFs will be issued by end 2025. Mutual fund manager BRI-MI has announced plans to launch a product.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Extends Transitional Relief for Foreign Financial Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2025

    The 12-month extension provides certainty as the government prepares a new licensing exemption regime for foreign financial services providers.

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