Structural Regulation

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

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    CPMI, IOSCO Target 'Serious' Gaps in FMI Business Risk Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

    An assessment of 34 financial market infrastructures reveals significant shortcomings, prompting new draft guidance on capital, recovery, and wind-down plans.

    Sustainable Finance

    ASEAN Unveils Five-year Capital Market Roadmap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/11/2025

    The ACMF Action Plan sets 11 priorities and 24 initiatives across five strategic areas to strengthen the capital markets, boost sustainability and accelerate digital transformation.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Confirms Plan to Amend Foreign Investment Law, Close Loopholes

    By Editors | 07/11/2025

    The Finance Ministry is preparing a 2026 bill to amend FEFTA, targeting indirect acquisitions and streamlining the review process.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    India’s NSE Sets Aside $156m to Resolve Pending SEBI Cases

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

    NSE has earmarked the funds to settle long-pending regulatory cases with SEBI, in preparation for its long-awaited IPO.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    HK Wealth Industry Calls for Reforms to Boost Competitiveness

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

    New report urges Hong Kong to reform complex product rules, virtual asset custody, and cross-border schemes to maintain its edge.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    ASIC Warns of 'Minsky Moment' in Australian Private Credit Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/11/2025

    ASIC is calling for urgent market innovation and warns of potential law reform if industry practices in the AUD 200 billion sector do not improve.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NSE to Introduce Pre-Open Session for Derivatives Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    NSE will launch a pre-open session for equity derivatives on 8 December, aiming to improve price discovery and market stability in futures and options trading.

    Structural Regulation

    China Consults on Higher Liability Insurance Rules for Auditors of FIs

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    Draft measures set differentiated indemnity limits, targeting auditors of securities firms and financial enterprises with higher minimums.

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