Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Orders Debenture Trustees to Ring-Fence Non-Regulated Activities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2025

    The move requires the creation of separate business units and enhanced disclosures, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and protect investors.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX Announces Incentives to Boost Equity Options Trading

    By Editors | 30/11/2025

    TAIFEX is offering cash prizes and significant fee rebates to futures commission merchants, brokers, and institutional investors.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC to Require Licensing for Operators of Employee Redundancy Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    ASIC will mandate AFS licensing for operators of employee redundancy and long-service leave funds, now dubbed 'employee entitlement schemes'.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Eases Rules on Active ETF Feeder Funds, Overseas Investment

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The FSC will allow feeder funds to link to active ETFs and has removed restrictions that previously limited master funds to domestic securities.

    Trading & Investment

    Abaxx Exchange Gets US CFTC Approval for Direct Market Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    The FBOT approval enables direct US participation in Abaxx’s energy transition benchmarks, expanding market access and deepening liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

    RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

    Alternative Markets

    FSS Korea Proposes “Severe” Sanctions on MBK Partners

    By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2025

    The FSS alleges the private equity firm harmed pension fund interests, sparking debate over regulatory overreach and fund governance.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan’s FSC Approves Consolidation of Two Life Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

    The approval follows the July merger of Taishin Financial Holding and Shin Kong Financial Holding, which paved the way for the merger of their life insurance subsidiaries.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korean Authorities Pressure Brokers, Form NPS Panel to Defend Won

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

    Authorities summoned securities firms over retail-led dollar demand and established a new consultative body with the national pension fund.

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