Structural Regulation

Clearing & Post-Trade

CME Outage Halts Global Trading, Spurs Calls for More Competition

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

A 10-hour outage caused by a data centre cooling failure trapped traders and highlighted market structure vulnerabilities.

Structural Regulation

China Progresses Major Reforms for Accounting Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

The proposed amendment introduces a new audit framework for specific entities, a tiered liability system, and stricter cross-border data rules.

Trading & Investment

China Proposes to Launch New Commercial REITs Pilot Programme

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

The CSRC seeks public feedback on draft rules designed to broaden financing channels and revitalise the country’s vast stock of commercial assets.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Launches New Scheme for Firms Seeking Informal Guidance

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

The updated scheme sets out a more structured process for obtaining no-action and interpretive letters, introduces clearer timelines and confidentiality rules.

Alternative Markets

Korea Advances Venture Capital Law Amendments to Ban Founder Liability

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2025

Legislation passed by a parliamentary committee aims to boost private investment and remove barriers for entrepreneurs by overhauling investment rules.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SEBI Proposes Mandatory ID Disclosures for Regulated Entities on Social Media

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

All regulated intermediaries and their agents would have to display their registered name and registration number on social media pages and posts, to curb rising online investment fraud.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam and Australia Deepen Financial Policy Dialogue

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

Officials discussed public finance, investment facilitation, and financial market development as part of a bilateral cooperation agreement.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Formally Reclassifies REITs as Equity Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

SEBI has reclassified REITs as equity-related instruments, a move that is expected to draw greater participation from investors and deepen liquidity.

Trading & Investment

WFE Maps Policy Levers to Boost Global IPO Activity

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

A new study finds market liquidity, GDP growth and targeted regulatory flexibility are the strongest drivers of IPO activity, offering policymakers a data-backed roadmap to attract new listings.