Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    China Updates Rules for Authorising Domestic Firms to Audit H-Shares

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

    The MOF and CSRC will add two firms to the approved list and conduct annual assessments, revoking recommendations for non-compliant auditors.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia’s Consumer Credit Bill to Take Effect in Early 2026: CCOB

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

    The new bill will introduce licensing and stricter standards for non-bank lenders, including BNPL providers, as authorities move to curb unethical lending practices.

    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea's Naver Seeks Approval to Acquire Dunamu, Upbit

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    The tech giant is seeking regulatory clearance to acquire Dunamu via an equity swap, and to integrate Korea's largest crypto exchange with its digital payments infrastructure.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Moves to Operationalise Legal Framework for Trusts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    The Finance Ministry is preparing detailed rules to operationalise a 2023 law allowing trust structures, aiming to deepen the country’s financial markets.

    Alternative Markets

    Korea to Unlock Venture Capital Access for Fractional Investment Platforms

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Ministry of SMEs and Startups proposes regulatory revisions to prevent funding freezes for unlisted stock and fractional investment operators entering the formal financial system.

    Structural Regulation

    CICC to Absorb Two Firms to Create 4th Largest Brokerage by Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Top Chinese investment bank proposes share swap with two smaller rivals to create CNY 1 trillion entity, advancing Beijing’s securities consolidation agenda.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia Eyes QR Payments Link with China, Korea by 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Bank Indonesia expects to conclude negotiations next year to expand its QRIS payment standard to East Asia and India.

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Philippines Proposes Expanding REIT Asset Scope, Relaxing Float Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2025

    The SEC is seeking feedback on a draft circular that will extend reinvestment periods and allow infrastructure assets and SPVs in REIT portfolios.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Moving Ahead with Reforms to Insolvency Framework, Official Confirms

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2025

    The government is proceeding with changes to bankruptcy rules and targeting system misuse to support business renewal and responsible risk-taking.

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