Structural Regulation

Cybersecurity

GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Mandates Instant Settlement for Bangla QR Payments

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank has directed financial institutions to credit funds immediately to small businesses by mid-December to boost cashless transactions.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.

Structural Regulation

Indian Government Revives Proposal to Merge State-Owned Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The government is reassessing the long-pending proposal as improved financials prompt a fresh push toward consolidating state-owned general insurers.

Cryptocurrency

Cambodia to Introduce Digital Asset and ESG Rules under $50M ADB Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

New ADB financing will support a multi-phase overhaul of Cambodia’s regulatory frameworks, covering cryptocurrency, P2P lending and green finance.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

Structural Regulation

Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China’s State FIs Brace for New Caps on Compensation - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Industry insiders warn that new government guidelines to flatten pay structures at state-owned firms risk driving talent away.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Streamlines Index Fund Listing Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has revised its guidelines to simplify index fund development while tightening risk management and index quality standards.