Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

Australia Delays Card Surcharge Reforms Amid Clashing Industry Views

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The RBA has pushed the decision to March 2026 after receiving extensive feedback on proposed surcharge ban and interchange fee cuts.

Trading & Investment

CSRC to Deepen Reforms of Shenzhen's ChiNext Board

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The plan will tailor listing standards for innovative and entrepreneurial firms in emerging industries to provide more inclusive financial services.

Structural Regulation

GLEIF Opens Shanghai Office Amid China's Push for Digital IDs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The foundation's move supports China’s drive to digitalise trade and follows local incentives to subsidise Legal Entity Identifier issuance.

Structural Regulation

Korea Moves to Permanently Ease Foreign Omnibus Account Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The FSC says the proposal aims to formalise a regulatory sandbox exemption to improve market access and attract more overseas investment.

Structural Regulation

China Signals Further Financial Opening, New FX Rules to Ease Trade

By Editors | 29/10/2025

Top officials announce plans to welcome foreign investment and will roll out nine new policies to streamline cross-border transactions.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai STAR Market Gets First Listings Under New 'Growth' Tier

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The move is part of a wider capital market reform to support ‘hard-tech’ innovation and strengthen regulatory supervision.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh's CSE Inks Deal With China's CFFEX to Develop Derivatives Market

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The Chittagong Stock Exchange and China Financial Futures Exchange will cooperate on market development, knowledge sharing, and promoting derivatives products.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Draft Tax Rules for OECD Pillar Two

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The draft rules align with OECD guidance, introducing new elections for equity investments and clarifying treatment for securitisation and insurance entities.

Structural Regulation

Thailand Proposes Major Overhaul of Provident Fund Rules

By Editors | 29/10/2025

The proposed rules aim to increase asset manager responsibilities for member care, investment advice, and operational transparency for retirement funds.