Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea Finalises Plans for KRW 150tn 'National Growth Fund'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    State-run Korea Development Bank and the nation’s five largest financial groups formalise cooperation on the public-private initiative.

    Trading & Investment

    China and Germany Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory Pacts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    The agreement covers expanded bond and equity market access, regulatory cooperation on banking supervision, and alignment on green finance standards.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS to Impose Joint Liability on Fund Manufacturers, Sellers

    By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

    Regulator plans new risk disclosure rules and joint compensation liability framework following misselling scandals involving ELS and property funds.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s PFRDA Revises Rules for Corporate Sponsored Pension Plans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The new revisions require employers and employees to agree jointly on pension fund and investment choices through a formal and mutual agreement.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Approves Comprehensive Strategy to Upgrade Securities Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    The government approved plans for introducing regulated short selling, implementing a CCP mechanism, and simplifying procedures for foreign investors.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Proposes Update to Fund Valuation Rules, Targeting Illiquid Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

    IOSCO consults on 13 recommendations focusing on governance, conflicts of interest, and fair value for complex fund holdings.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Mandate Wider English Disclosure Starting May 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    New rules will expand mandatory English reporting for listed firms and require clearer disclosure of executive pay and AGM voting results.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Japan to Revise Corporate Governance Code to Target Employee Wages

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    The move signals a potential reversal of shareholder-friendly reforms and aims to encourage companies to increase employee wages amid rising inflation.

    Structural Regulation

    PBOC Sets New Rules for Interbank Market Brokerage Business

    By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

    PBOC issued new administrative measures on internal controls, data handling, and client management effective from 1 January 2026.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.