Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    GIFT City Regulator Consults on Rules for Investment Advisers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The proposed framework will regulate how investment advisers in GIFT City provide implementation services to their clients, aiming to bring clarity and strengthen investor protection.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Chairman Seeking to Step Down for Health Reasons - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    Conflicting reports over Wu Qing’s tenure emerge as regulator highlights reforms to QFII programme and Hong Kong listings.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Chief Executive Julia Leung to 2027

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The reappointment of Julia Leung aims to provide leadership continuity as the SFC advances market reforms, deepens ties with mainland China, and plans for succession.

    Trading & Investment

    Pakistan, China Advance Plans to Launch Cross-Border ETF

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    Regulators and market leaders gathered in Pakistan to advance a cross-border China ETF and push key policy reforms for Islamic finance and REITs.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC Issues New Regulations for Mutual Fund Industry

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The new regulations tighten eligibility, disclosure, NAV, reporting, IT and audit requirements to strengthen investor protection and fund governance.

    Structural Regulation

    GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.

    Payments & Settlements

    Cambodia and Singapore Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    Cambodian travellers can now make real-time QR payments in Singapore using Khmer Riel via their Bakong-linked local banking apps.

    Trading & Investment

    DMIST Establishes Global Standard for Self-Match Prevention

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    The derivatives standards body has published a framework for exchanges and traders to harmonise self-match prevention tools globally.

    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar Moves to Accept Chinese Yuan for Direct Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2025

    New procedures are being implemented to facilitate CNY-kyat exchange, yuan bank accounts, and direct CNY settlements for investors.

    Capital Adequacy

    New Zealand Initiates Broad Reform Plan to Boost Banking Competition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2025

    Government accepts inquiry proposals on capital rules, market entry, and bank transparency to tackle sector concentration and high profits.

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