Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Australia CSLR Levy Estimate Sparks Calls for Reform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The estimate for financial advisers is over six times the sector cap, prompting industry bodies to warn of an unsustainable burden and a broken funding model.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s Finance Leaders Urge Deeper Reforms Ahead of Budget 2026-27

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

    Financial sector stakeholders urge the government to introduce tax incentives, cut transaction levies and take steps to deepen India’s financial markets.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Mandates Stricter Accounting Controls and Digital Oversight to Curb Financial Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    China's MOF has issued a comprehensive directive clarifying liability for corporate executives and auditors while enforcing a unified national accounting system.

    Structural Regulation

    Nepal Sets up Unit to Coordinate Foreign Investment and Banking Issues

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Nepal's Ministry of Finance establishes a dedicated unit under its International Economic Relations Division to facilitate services for international investors.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Targets 25 Percent Free Float to Deepen Capital Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    Indonesia’s OJK plans a phased increase in public share requirements to boost liquidity in South-east Asia’s largest market.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Proposes 5x Hike in Threshold for Prospectus Exemption

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    A working group discussed raising the threshold to ease fundraising for startups and refining the professional investor framework.

    Trading & Investment

    HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Raising Gold Position Limit for Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2025

    The SBV plans to lift the cap for authorised institutions to help narrow the gap between domestic and international gold prices.

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