Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Singapore Boards Make Gains in Diversity and Transparency: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    Women now hold nearly one in five directorships on SGX-listed firms, while disclosure of director pay and board renewal have surged.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Taps Yuan Market with Debut 'Dim Sum' Bond

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    Jakarta raised CNH 6 billion from its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, attracting strong demand from Asia Pacific and onshore Chinese investors.

    Structural Regulation

    GIFT City Regulator Consults on New Pension Fund Regulations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    The proposed pension rules from IFSCA aim to create a global retirement ecosystem from GIFT City with strict governance and investor safeguards.

    Credit Risk

    ASIC Publishes New Capital Markets Roadmap, Seeks New Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2025

    ASIC's new capital markets roadmap follows surveillance that found significant failings in the AUD 200 billion private credit sector.

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippines Proposes Steeper Fines for Payment Reporting Lapses

    By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

    The central bank is consulting on daily fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliant payment system operators.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC Drafts New IPO Rules to End Discounts, Tighten Valuation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

    The BSEC’s draft IPO rules propose ending retail discounts, introducing valuation ceilings, enforcing lock-ins for institutions, and enhancing oversight of book-building.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US to Suspend 'Affiliates Rule' for Export Controls

    By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

    A one-year pause on the rule was agreed with China, though the rule technically remains in effect until a formal notice is issued.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASX Appoints Ex-RBA Governor to Lead New Governance Body

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2025

    The move follows recent criticism from the RBA and an investigation by ASIC into the exchange operator's governance and risk management.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Expand Stock Connect, Deepen Integration with Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2025

    Regulators at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit announced plans to expand Stock Connect and support the launch of government bond futures in Hong Kong.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh to Merge Six Investment Agencies into Single Entity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

    The consolidation is expected to simplify approvals, cut overlaps, and boost investor confidence especially at a time when foreign investment is low.

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