Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Overhauls ODA Framework to Accelerate Sluggish Disbursement

By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2025

A new decree simplifies procedures and decentralises authority to tackle project delays and boost foreign capital use.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka SEC Launches 10-year Roadmap to Overhaul Capital Markets

By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2025

Regulator unveils 12 key projects including stock exchange demutualisation and a new derivatives market to boost economic growth.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ Proposes Wider Use of 'Bank' to Boost Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

The move would allow all licensed deposit takers, including credit unions and finance companies, to rebrand as “banks” under new legislation from 2028.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Eases ‘Golden Visa’ Rules for Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

New Zealand will allow 'golden visa' holders to buy luxury homes, following a surge in applications for the revamped scheme, and will add two new skilled residency pathways.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Fast-Track Market Reforms to Boost Confidence

By | 30/09/2025

The government plans a "regulatory guillotine", tax incentives, and a crackdown on illicit funds to revitalise its stock market.

Structural Regulation

KRX Chairman Outlines Planned Reforms to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025

KRX Chairman Jeong Eun-bo has outlined plans to tighten trading rules, boost shareholder value and extend trading hours.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Proposes to Widen 'Institutional Investor' Definition to Cover Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

Proposed amendments would also expand the definition of 'investments' to include digital tokens and indirect holdings for investor classification.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers Proposals to Encourage Longer-Term Derivatives Contracts - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

SEBI is seeking views on the future of weekly F&O contracts, weighing a shift towards monthly expiries and tighter retail participation rules while aiming to boost cash market volumes.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils CNY 500 Billion 'Quasi-Fiscal' Tool to Boost Investment

By Editors | 30/09/2025

The new policy instrument will see state policy banks inject equity capital into infrastructure and emerging industry projects to spur economic growth.