Structural Regulation

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    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.

    Payments & Settlements

    India’s NPCI, Razorpay to Enable UPI Payments in Malaysia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

    Tourists to Malaysia will soon be able to pay local merchants directly in ringgit using their UPI apps.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Receives 12 Applicants for Digital Bank Licences

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

    Bangladesh Bank confirms receiving the applications under its revised digital banking guidelines, which aim to strengthen governance and prevent shell company sponsorships.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea Mulls 'Financial Conglomerate' Status for Crypto Firms Dunamu, Bithumb

    By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

    The Fair Trade Commission is researching the status of crypto firms, sparking debate over systemic risk and regulatory conflicts.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Drafts New Rules for Funds on Use of Performance Benchmarks

    By Editors | 04/11/2025

    New draft rules aim to tie manager pay to benchmark performance, curb misleading marketing, and enforce investment discipline across the public fund industry.

    Trading & Investment

    South Korea's Ruling Party Pushes Policy Reform to Boost KOSPI

    By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

    Seoul is advancing legislation on dividend taxation and mandatory share buybacks, pursuing a pledge to elevate the KOSPI index to 5,000.

    Structural Regulation

    China NFRA Drafts New Rules for Asset Management Trusts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

    The proposed measures aim to curb risks by standardising products, banning principal guarantees, and setting new investor and concentration limits.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Recommends Raising Audit Exemption Threshold

    By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

    The SEC wants to lift the requirement for firms with assets under PHP 3 million, citing lower costs and compliance burdens.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Proposes Easing Norms for Capital Market Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

    The IFSCA has proposed easing qualification norms, lowered custodian net worth requirements, and introducing unified registration for GIFT City capital market intermediaries.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eases Rules for Investment Advisers, Research Analysts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

    SEBI allows advisers to charge for second opinions on distributed assets and share certified past performance before PaRRVA’s launch.

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