Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Updates CIS Code, Confirms New Financial Reporting Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    The MAS has confirmed that all existing authorised schemes, including REITs, must transition to SFRS(I) reporting to strengthen governance and disclosure standards.

    Structural Regulation

    China Directs Lenders to Boost Consumer Finance in New Action Plan

    By Editors | 01/12/2025

    The plan details specific financial tools, including relending facilities and new consumer credit products, to cultivate trillion-yuan consumer markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Post-Authorisation Rules for UCITS Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

    The SFC has removed prior approval requirements for many scheme changes, aiming to boost efficiency and market competitiveness.

    Trading & Investment

    FSC Korea Publishes Unified Account Guidelines for Foreign Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    New guidelines detail operational procedures for omnibus accounts, ahead of a regulatory change in January 2026 aimed at boosting market access.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes Omnibus Bill to Amend Beneficial Ownership, Adviser Education Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

    The wide-ranging law introduces new derivative disclosure rules, fixes a key financial adviser education pathway, and extends small business support.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea Passes Legislation to Tighten Rules for Payment Gateways

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

    New rules mandate external management of settlement funds and higher capital requirements following a major non-settlement incident in 2024.

    Trading & Investment

    Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Platinum and Palladium Contracts

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2025

    GFEX has launched the yuan-denominated contracts with a unique physical settlement option aimed at boosting domestic price discovery.

    Structural Regulation

    China, Azerbaijan Regulators to Deepen Cooperation on Capital Markets

    By Editors | 01/12/2025

    Top financial and securities regulators from the two countries explored cooperation on market development, risk-based supervision, and the use of AI.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Consults On Super Fund Disclosure for Private Debt, Stamp Duty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2025

    ASIC seeks to ease confidentiality concerns for private debt and smooth stamp duty cost reporting in consumer disclosures.

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