Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Pledges Market Stability, Reforms to Deepen Foreign Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

    Regulators vow to prevent wild market swings and expand institutional opening-up to attract more long-term international capital investment.

    Structural Regulation

    China Mandates Private Capital Access in Major Projects, Boosts SME Financing

    By Mark Johnston | 14/11/2025

    The State Council rules aim to lift financing for private firms and open sectors from nuclear power to commercial space.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia’s SC Consults on Reforms to Market Segmentation Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    The SC proposes higher profit bar for Main Market listings, flexibility for renewable energy listings and new rules to strengthen ACE Market’s role.

    Trading & Investment

    SFC Eases Client Interaction Rules for GBA Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The SFC has unveiled enhancements allowing one-off client consent and remote product discussions to improve the cross-boundary investment programme.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SEBI Panel Proposes Overhaul of Conflict-of-Interest Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

    Report urges stronger transparency, uniform disclosure rules, and a new ethics office to reinforce integrity at India’s markets regulator.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Issues Update on implementation of New CoFI regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

    The FMA also detailed its enforcement priorities and revealed the results of a survey about its communications and engagement with the industry.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Drafting of New Investment Security Act

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Legislation aims to prevent 'capricious nationalisation' and establish a new board for resolving investor disputes.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

    IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

    Structural Regulation

    China Eases Critical Mineral Export Curbs but Retains Licensing Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    China suspended its bans on materials for US and EU firms but kept its dual-use export control framework in place, requiring ongoing licensing.

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