Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka SEC Rolls Out New Unit Trust Categorisation Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2025

    The move aims to standardise fund classification across the industry in line with IOSCO guidelines.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Expands Weekly Options, Sets Out Market Maker Requirements

    By Editors | 10/10/2025

    HKEX will require separate permits for market makers and warns participants about clearing rules and potential liquidity risks for the new contracts.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Details Tax and Residency Incentives in New Family Office Guide

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

    New government-backed playbook outlines a 0% tax concession and a capital investment scheme to attract global family offices and solidify hub status.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore to Table Bill Barring Convicted Money Launderers from Directorships

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

    The bill seeks to curb the misuse of companies, reduce compliance burdens, and strengthen audit oversight.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Passes Bill to Overhaul Hire Purchase Lending Rules

    By Editors | 10/10/2025

    The new law will abolish the 'Rule of 78' for calculating interest, mandating a reducing balance method and new interest rate caps.

    Structural Regulation

    China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls to Cover Technology

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

    New rules require dual-use export permits for technologies related to rare earth processing, manufacturing, and recycling, citing national security concerns.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Revamps Block Deal Framework, Hikes Minimum Trade Size

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

    SEBI has increased the minimum block deal value to INR 250 million and adjusted the price bands and trading window timings to streamline large trades.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam to Gain Emerging Market Status in FTSE Russell Upgrade

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

    FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to 'Secondary Emerging' status in response to regulatory reforms that improve market access and transparency.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Exchange Administration Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

    SEBI plans to merge rules for equity and commodity exchanges and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations to ease compliance.

    Alternative Markets

    Hong Kong Opens Pension Funds to Listed Private Equity

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

    The move allows MPF schemes to invest up to 10% of NAV in approved listed PE funds as part of a broader strategy.

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