Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Insurers Asked to Hand Mandates to Local Asset Managers

    By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

    The FSC is urging insurers to shift TWD 1 trillion to local firms to contribute towards building Taiwan into a regional asset management hub.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Details Plans to Become Asian Asset Management Hub

    By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

    Regulators are promoting new products, tax incentives, and cross-border links to attract more global capital and leverage market strengths.

    Payments & Settlements

    Six ASEAN Payment Networks Partner for Common Cross-border System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    The Next50 initiative aims to unify regional retail payments through shared standards for digital and cross-border transactions.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX to Overhaul Governance Body After Principles Stalemate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

    ASX says it will take direct responsibility for corporate governance principles, replacing a 19-member council with a smaller expert advisory group.

    Structural Regulation

    BNM to Phase Out KLIBOR and Transition to MYOR and MYOR-i by 2029

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

    BNM has outlined roadmap for full adoption of new overnight benchmark rates and enhanced Shariah compliance framework.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Eyes Higher Offshore Investment Limits for Mutual Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

    Regulators are considering a significant increase to the current 15 percent cap on overseas assets for local funds.

    Trading & Investment

    ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

    A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh to Overhaul IPO Rules, Ceding Approval Power to Bourses

    By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

    BSEC will mandate stock exchange recommendations for IPOs and introduce stricter rules to boost transparency and attract quality listings.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Angel Funds to Disclose Allocation Methodology

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    The compliance date was moved from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026 following representations from the industry.

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