Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Automatic Approval Pathway for Foreign Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The government has launched consultations on a dual-track reform to create an automatic approval pathway for low-risk investors while strengthening enforcement powers.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Secures JP Morgan Partnership to Boost Domestic Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    The partnership will focus on improving Vietnam’s access to international capital markets and enhancing its profile among global investors.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASX Proposes Rule Change to Avoid Mandatory Suspensions for Late ESG Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    ASX has launched a consultation to prevent automatic trading halts for companies that miss deadlines for new mandatory sustainability reporting.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FSC Korea Reviews Bonus Clawbacks as Bank Accidents, Pay Surge

    By Mark Johnston | 02/11/2025

    South Korea's FSC rules to reclaim performance pay as accidents at top banks rise, contrasting with surging executive bonuses.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Seeks Relaxation of Digital Bank Ownership Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The central bank has asked the Finance Ministry to ease shareholding limits for digital bank investors.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Mandates Phased Overhaul of Key Financial Market Indices

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    SEBI has set new eligibility criteria for key financial indices, mandating phased changes to be completed by March 2026.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC to Finalise Major Market Reforms Within Two Months

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The BSEC and Dhaka Stock Exchange are pushing parallel reforms, from faster IPOs to stricter governance rules, to revive market confidence and expand funding options for businesses.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka to Regulate Financial Planners, Proposes ‘Portfolio for Everyone’ Initiative

    By Mark Johnston | 31/10/2025

    Regulator aims to professionalise personal financial advice and introduce a mass investment scheme via the 2026 budget.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia to Establish New Financial Reporting Body

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2025

    A new body to be called “External Reporting Australia” will replace the AASB, AUASB, and FRC to create a more flexible standard-setting framework.

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