Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

    Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

    Structural Regulation

    CBSL Approves Acquisition of HSBC Retail Arm in Sri Lanka

    By Editors | 05/12/2025

    The deal, impacting around 200,000 customers, is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending further requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan to Revamp Corporate Financial Statements, Mandate Digital Filing

    By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

    The FSC proposes major changes to align with IFRS 18, introducing new performance metrics and requiring paperless reporting from 2026.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

    BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India Tightens Rules for Banks on Language Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

    Banks will have to ensure customer communications and commonly used printed materials are issued in Hindi, English and the relevant regional language.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Updates Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

    ASIC has consolidated six guides and clarified rules on greenwashing and fund liquidity following industry consultation.

    Structural Regulation

    OJK Indonesia to Raise Free-Float Requirements, Tighten Listing Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

    The regulator will also offer incentives to companies that maintain higher free floats and impose new caps on IPO order sizes to curb volatility.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Forms New Advisory Committee to Attract Foreign Capital

    By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2025

    Deputy PM Koo Yoon-chul said the government aims to create an environment that supports greater inflows of foreign investment funds.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam’s SSC Fines Three Firms for Bond Disclosure Violations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

    The SSC has issued fresh penalties against Lucky House Investment Services, No Va Thao Dien and No Va Land Group for false or delayed disclosures related to private bond issuances.

    Structural Regulation

    EU Grants Equivalence to New Zealand's Benchmark Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

    The decision ensures continued use of New Zealand benchmarks, including the BKBM, in over EUR 50 billion of EU financial contracts.

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