Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange to Mandate Disclosure of Serious Industrial Accidents

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

KRX says the new rules will require listed companies to report on major accidents and related criminal punishments to enhance investor protection.

Structural Regulation

China Drafts New Audit Rules to Tighten Oversight of State Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

The NAO says the draft regulations expand the audit scope to include state-controlled financial institutions and public-private projects, while formalising CPC leadership.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai and Singapore Stock Exchanges to Deepen Partnership

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

The two exchanges are exploring new avenues for collaboration, with a focus on helping Chinese companies access global markets.

Payments & Settlements

China Proposes Easing Forex Settlement for Trade Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

SAFE’s draft rules aim to expand high-level opening-up pilots, simplify netting for multinational corporations, and streamline processes for e-commerce.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Raises Revenue Thresholds for SME Classification

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

The regulatory change, the first in a decade, will allow larger companies to qualify for state support and tax benefits.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Strengthens Benchmark Submission Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

The HKMA has updated its HIBOR submission guidance, introducing stricter requirements for independent reviews and the assessment of internal control effectiveness.

Structural Regulation

Malaysian Parliament Passes New Law to Regulate Consumer Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

A Consumer Credit Commission will be established to regulate previously unmonitored services such as BNPL schemes and debt collection, strengthening consumer protection.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.

Structural Regulation

FSC Taiwan Offers Incentives to Attract Foreign Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The new measures include fast-track fund approvals and higher domestic investment caps for foreign firms that establish regional centres in Taiwan.