Structural Regulation

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

    Payments & Settlements

    Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan's New Government to Unveil Financial Sector Strategy by Year-End

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will develop a 'Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan' and a broader strategy to boost Japan's asset management appeal.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Measures to Reduce Compliance Burden for Debt Issuers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

    SEBI proposes easing compliance rules and aligning norms for debt-listed firms with those for equity companies.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Incentives to Boost Participation in Debt Issues

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    SEBI has proposed allowing issuers to offer higher coupon rates or discounts on public debt offerings to select investor groups, including senior citizens, women and armed forces personnel.

    Trading & Investment

    Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India’s IFSCA Consults on Dematerialisation of GIFT City Securities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    All IFSC entities should shift securities to GIFT City depositories by March 2026 to boost regulatory consistency and integrity.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

    The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

    Structural Regulation

    India Weighs Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State-run Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    Raising the foreign investment cap in public-sector banks to 49% aims to attract overseas capital and narrow the gap with private lenders.

    Structural Regulation

    China Overhauls QFII Rules to Fast-Track Foreign Investor Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

    Regulators are launching a two-year plan to streamline approvals, expand investment scope, and attract more long-term capital.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eases Rules for Transfer of Portfolio Management Businesses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025

    SEBI has introduced a new framework allowing portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, streamlining compliance and improving operational flexibility.

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