Structural Regulation

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

    Tokenisation

    IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

    Trading & Investment

    S. Korea 'Me-conomy' Trend Drives Uptake of Death Benefit Annuitisation

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    South Koreans are converting whole life insurance policies into annuities, a new service driven by financial authorities and a desire for pre-retirement liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines Proposes Raising Audit Exemption Threshold for Micro Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The SEC wants to lift the asset threshold for mandatory audits to PHP 3 million to ease the compliance burden on small businesses.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

    Trading & Investment

    China Approves Registration for Platinum and Palladium Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    China’s securities regulator clears path for futures and options trading on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, aimed at domestic price hedging.

    Trading & Investment

    India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SEBI Proposes Revised Certification Rules for Securities Market Professionals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    The consultation paper proposes amendments aimed at broadening participation, enhancing training flexibility, and curbing misuse of exemptions.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Bangladesh Bank to Introduce AI Policy by December, Plans Open Banking Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    The central bank is developing new regulations for AI, including an in-house LLM, and setting a 2026 target for open banking guidelines.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Revives Plan to Redenominate Rupiah, Targeting 2027 Finalisation

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    Finance ministry planning carryover bill to improve currency efficiency and credibility, aiming for finalisation within 24 months.

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