Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Malaysia's SC and Oman's FSA Partner to Boost Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The agreement aims to strengthen financial ties and drive sustainable growth in both conventional and Islamic capital markets in both countries.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Launches KRW 150 Trillion 'National Growth Fund'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The government will de-risk private investment and ease regulations to steer financial institutions towards funding high-tech industries and away from interest-spread profits.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Issues New Rules to Streamline Angel Fund Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

The revised framework mandates fundraising only from accredited investors, capping single-company investments at INR 250 million and requires stricter audits.

Structural Regulation

China Launches Market Reform Pilots in 10 Key Economic Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

The two-year programme targets the market-based allocation of capital, data, and other key production factors to boost the economy and unify domestic markets.

KYC & CDD

SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.

Structural Regulation

S. Korea Financial Overhaul Faces Political Gridlock and Staff Revolt

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

A government plan to reshape financial regulation is stalled by opposition parties, sparking protests and fears of a brain drain at key agencies.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Reverses Plan to Lower Shareholder Tax Threshold

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

Following widespread investor backlash, the presidential office will maintain the current KRW 5 billion threshold for the capital gains tax.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Calls for Stronger Consumer Protection Governance at FIs

By Mark Johnston | 11/09/2025

New management principles are being introduced to bolster consumer safeguards and internal controls following losses from HSCEI-linked securities.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Introduces New Co-Investment Framework for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

SEBI will allow Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds to create in-house co-investment schemes for accredited investors.