Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.

Clearing & Post-Trade

PIVOT Management Consulting Recognised as Highly Commended Capital Markets Advisory Firm for 2025

By Editors | 10/11/2025

India-headquartered PIVOT Management Consulting Pvt. Ltd. has been recognised as Highly Commended in the Capital Markets Advisory Firm of the Year category at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025.

Clearing & Post-Trade

DTCC Named Capital Markets Advisory Firm of the Year at 2025 Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 10/11/2025

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has been named Capital Markets Advisory Firm of the Year at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025.

Structural Regulation

ISDA Awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to Regulatory Reforms’ at Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 10/11/2025

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has been awarded Outstanding Contribution to Regulatory Reforms at the 8th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 for its Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) initiative.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

Structural Regulation

India Moots Further Public Bank Consolidation

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Finance Minister Sitharaman confirms discussions with RBI on creating fewer, bigger "world-class" banks and simplifying access to credit.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Allows Brokers to Operate Trading Accounts for Minors

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

New rules developed under SECP guidance outline broker compliance, funding, and trading prohibitions for under-18s' accounts.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Names First Cohort of “MyABE” Local Champions

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

Malaysia has launched the new initiative to recognise and support local companies with strong regional presence or high growth potential across ASEAN.

Payments & Settlements

Bahrain and India Launch Connected Instant Payment Systems

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The instant payment link enables real-time cross-border transfers and strengthens bilateral financial and fintech ties between the two countries.