Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Custody Rules for Offshore Securities Units

By Editors | 19/09/2025

The FSC will permit offshore securities units to use qualified foreign custodians for client funds to boost Taiwan's asset management ambitions.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Institutionalise OTC Exchanges for Unlisted Stocks, Fractional Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The regulations will create dedicated licences for OTC platforms, formalising rules on capital, investor protection, and market infrastructure.

Payments & Settlements

China Pilots Unified QR Code Gateway to Streamline Foreign Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The PBOC-led initiative aims to standardise access for overseas e-wallets, with nearly 2 million transactions processed in its initial phase.

Capital Adequacy

Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Bank Transparency Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The new regulation, effective February 2026, mandates banks to publish financial statements, risk exposure reports, and other material information in line with international best practices.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Rejects All Bids for Fourth Internet Bank Licence

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

The FSC found all four applicants unsuitable for preliminary approval, citing weak capitalisation, unclear shareholder structures, and inadequate funding plans.

Structural Regulation

BSP Proposes Stiffer Penalties in Reporting Governance Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The BSP has drafted new rules linking penalties to asset size and shortening submission deadlines for regulatory reports.

Structural Regulation

APRA Finalises Updates to Bank Naming Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

APRA has confirmed rules on the use of ‘credit co-operative’ and ‘offshore banking unit’ but will delay a decision on expanding exemptions for foreign wholesale fundraising.

Cybersecurity

China Advances Legal Reforms on Cybersecurity, Bankruptcy, Green Finance

By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2025

Beijing’s top legislature is reviewing draft laws that will impose tougher cybersecurity penalties, overhaul corporate bankruptcy proceedings and establish a national carbon market.