Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Consults on Overhaul of Disclosure Rules, Flags Valuation Weaknesses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

    IOSCO is seeking feedback on a new issuer disclosure framework and has highlighted persistent weaknesses in financial valuations.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

    The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia to Revise Listing Fees from January 2026

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    Bursa Malaysia will revise its listing and regulatory fees for the Main, ACE, and LEAP markets after receiving approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia.

    Structural Regulation

    Cboe to Exit Australia in Global Listings Retreat, ASIC Vows Orderly Sale

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The move is part of a global exit from corporate listings, coming just weeks after Cboe Australia was approved by ASIC to challenge the ASX's monopoly.

    Structural Regulation

    LME Fines Mizuho Unit $350k for Systemic OTC Reporting Failures

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    The London Metal Exchange penalised the Mizuho unit for failing to report affiliate OTC positions for over two years due to internal control deficiencies.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Flags Risks of Corporate Crypto Treasuries, Mulls New Rules

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The SFC is concerned about speculative premiums on listed firms holding digital assets and is studying potential new guidelines.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

    Trading & Investment

    Beijing Bourse to Launch ETF, Tightens Listed Company Oversight

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The exchange will launch a BSE 50 ETF and has published its first-ever information disclosure ratings for listed companies.

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