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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Australia Regulators to Unveil Reform Roadmap Focused on Geopolitical, AI Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025
The Council of Financial Regulators has outlined its priorities for 2026 and plans to release a roadmap this month with over 50 commitments to reduce regulatory burden.
Structural Regulation
China Expands List of Assets Eligible for Investment by Infrastructure REITs
By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2025
China’s NDRC has updated its eligible asset list for 2025, adding specific conditions for energy, commercial and consumption projects.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Issues Final Warning as 2,300 Financial Advisers Risk Exit
By Editors | 03/12/2025
Regulator warns nearly 15% of industry has not met new education standards ahead of the 1 January 2026 deadline.
Structural Regulation
Bank of Thailand Proposes New FX Rules to Rein in Strong Baht
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2025
Measures include raising the foreign income repatriation limit and tightening oversight of gold-related transactions to manage currency volatility.
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Trading & Investment
Korean Lawmakers Agrees on New Dividend Tax Regime
By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025
South Korean lawmakers agree on dividend tax reforms to incentivise shareholder returns while deadlock remains on corporate tax rate increases.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Updates Guidance for Industry Codes of Conduct
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025
ASIC's nNew regulatory guide details criteria for approving financial industry codes, including independent reviews and the role of enforceable provisions.
Trading & Investment
India to Establish Market Making Framework for Sub-AAA Corporate Bonds
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025
The market-making framework for sub-AAA corporate bonds is being developed at the government’s request, aimed to boost liquidity and make lower-rated debt more tradable for investors.
Structural Regulation
Pakistan Launches Council to Overhaul Capital Market Taxes
By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb orders comprehensive tax review and establishes working groups to shift economy from bank reliance to market-based financing.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Updates Complaints Data Rules to Cover BNPL, Digital Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025
ASIC has updated its mandatory internal dispute resolution data reporting handbook, adding new categories for emerging financial products and enhancing data validation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
EU Agrees to Shift Fraud Liability to Payment Providers and Online Platforms
By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025
New framework introduces mandatory payee verification, enhances open banking access, and makes payment firms liable for impersonation scams.
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