Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

ASIC Orders FXCM to Stop Issuing CFDs to Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The interim stop order cites deficiencies in the firm's target market determination under design and distribution obligations.

Structural Regulation

India Enacts Major Reforms to Bolster Bank Governance, Depositor Rights

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New law modernises nomination rules, updates governance thresholds, and enhances audit standards for public sector and co-operative banks.

Trading & Investment

Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Creates Single-Window Entry for Global Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

New unified rules will let sovereign wealth funds and other low-risk institutions access both FPI and FVCI routes through one registration.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for FIs to Open Domestic Branches

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

The FSC has proposed amendments allowing financial institutions to open one new physical branch annually despite missing profitability targets.

Structural Regulation

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Launch IP Financing Sandbox to Boost Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Initiatives include a controlled environment for banks to test IP credit models and plans to modernise copyright and patent rules.

Trading & Investment

Korea Details New Rules for BDC Funds to Boost Venture Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The framework sets investment mandates, investor protections, and licensing requirements for publicly offered funds targeting innovative and unlisted companies.