Structural Regulation

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

    Payments & Settlements

    India's NIPL and NTT DATA Sign Pact to Bring UPI to Japan

    By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

    MOU aims to allow the growing number of Indian tourists in Japan to use the popular mobile payment system.

    Structural Regulation

    China Imposes Export Curbs Following Dutch Takeover of Chipmaker

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    The Dutch government invoked a national security law to take control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker, prompting Beijing to block exports.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia to Expand Capital Market Access for Indigenous Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    A collaboration between the SC and TERAJU aims to strengthen fundraising readiness and leadership capacity among Bumiputera MSMEs and mid-tier companies.

    Trading & Investment

    Avanda Launches Singapore Fund Under MAS Programme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    The Singapore Discovery Fund becomes the second fund rolled out under MAS’s market development initiative, aims to revitalise the local equity market.

    Structural Regulation

    PBOC Overhauls Approval Rules for Sub-Treasury Agent Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

    New measures effective from 1 January 2026, will standardise the application, supervision and review process for banks handling state treasury business.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand FMA Warns Finbase Over Wholesale Offer Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    The FMA has cited serious disclosure and fair dealing failures, including misleading advertising and the incorrect use of investor exclusions.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Task Force Charts Course to Aid Mainland Firms' Expansion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    A high-level steering committee including the HKMA and HKEX has met for the first time to discuss strategy for the new one-stop support platform.

    Alternative Markets

    Australia Braces for New Regulations in Private Credit Market

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/10/2025

    Industry favours a voluntary code, but new regulation for the private credit market could yet be on the cards, experts say.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Launch New Fundraising Platform to Attract Startups

    By Editors | 15/10/2025

    The FSC will ease rules for its innovation board and bond markets to position Taiwan as a regional capital hub.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Criticises Super Funds for ‘Superficial’ Retirement Communications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    ASIC has found a lack of urgency among trustees in improving member engagement, with significant gaps in support for vulnerable groups.

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