Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong to Exit Portugal Tax Haven Blacklist Next Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    The move, effective from January 2026, will remove punitive tax rates and ease compliance burdens for Hong Kong investors and companies.

    Structural Regulation

    China Eases Foreign Investment Rules, Lifts Property Curbs

    By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

    Beijing is lifting a long-standing ban on foreign companies purchasing residential property for non-self-use as part of a broader package of reforms.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2025

    The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA, IA Mandate Labelling Requirement for Insurance Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    The HKMA and IA are enforcing new naming rules from 2026 to stop consumers confusing insurance policies with bank deposits.

    Structural Regulation

    NZ Court Offers Clarity on Wholesale Investor Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

    The High Court has clarified rules for 'eligible investor' certificates, providing certainty for capital-raisers but shifting the FMA's regulatory focus to professional 'gatekeepers'.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    OJK Indonesia Probes Suspected Breach of BCA Client Fund Account

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

    OJK is coordinating with IDX, KPEI and KSEI to mitigate risks and has tightened rules on client fund transfers and withdrawals to safeguard investors.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Proposes Investor ID for Derivatives Market by 2028

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2025

    The SFC is consulting on extending its real-name trading regime to futures and options, mirroring rules already in place for securities.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Issues Guidelines for Social Exchange Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

    The guidelines will pave the way for the establishment of Malaysia’s first social exchange to facilitate fundraising for social impact projects.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Resolves to Launch 'National Enterprise Database'

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

    The database will be rolled out in phases supporting the creation of a "Business Health Index", which will measure the overall vitality of enterprises and entrepreneurs.

    Structural Regulation

    Top ASIC and APRA Officials Announce Planned Departures

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    ASIC Chair Joe Longo and APRA Deputy Chair Margaret Cole will step down in 2026, prompting the government to begin its search for their replacements.

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