Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Proposes Rules to Attract Foreign Finance Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The draft amendment to qualification criteria for foreign financial professionals is part of Taiwan’s push to strengthen its role as an Asian asset management hub.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Issues New Rules to Streamline IPO and Listing Reviews

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The new rules align IPO and stock listing reviews, aiming to cut delays, reduce overlap, and strengthen investor protection.

Structural Regulation

RBI Recognises First Self-Regulatory Organisation for NBFC Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/10/2025

The RBI has approved the Finance Industry Development Council as the first self-regulatory organisation for the NBFC sector under its new omnibus framework.

Payments & Settlements

FSC Korea to Broaden E-Payment Fee Disclosures, Tighten PG Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The FSC outlined phased disclosure rules and new safeguards requiring stronger risk checks on sub-payment gateway operators.

Payments & Settlements

BB Relaxes Reporting Rules to Attract Foreign Investment

By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

The move scraps the requirement for immediate reporting of temporary foreign investment accounts, aiming to facilitate overseas capital inflows.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Extends Rollout of Algo Trading Rules with Phased Timeline

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

SEBI has once more granted stock brokers additional time to upgrade systems for the new framework, introducing a three-step glide path before the rules become mandatory in April 2026.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Proposes Earlier Disclosure of Shareholder Meeting Materials

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

Proposed amendments will require listed companies to publish shareholder meeting handbooks 30 days in advance and annual reports 14 days before meetings.

Trading & Investment

China Probes US Quant Firm Tower Research Over Hardware Imports

By Editors | 02/10/2025

Customs authorities are investigating allegations of smuggling, while financial regulators examine if the firm gained an unfair trading advantage at the SHFE.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Moves to Formalise 'Mobile Money' Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

The draft decree raises monthly caps tenfold and sets higher limits for essential service payments, aiming to expand access in rural and remote areas.