Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Exchange Eyes 7am Start to Pre-empt New Rival

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    KRX is reportedly considering a new pre-market session to gain a competitive advantage over Nextrade, the country's new ATS.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Proposes Rules to Expand Offshore Securities Lending

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The move aims to boost Taiwan's asset management hub status by allowing securities firms to offer foreign currency loans to offshore clients.

    Payments & Settlements

    India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea Unveils FinTech-Driven Relief for Small Merchants

    By | 05/09/2025

    A KRW 10 trillion loan package will be paired with new regulatory initiatives, including an online loan-switching service for business owners.

    Trading & Investment

    Chinese Regulators Consider Curbs to Cool Stock Rally - Reports

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    Regulators are weighing measures including easing short-selling restrictions amid concerns of a speculative bubble and potential losses for retail investors.

    Structural Regulation

    Nasdaq Proposes Stricter Rules Targeting Small Chinese IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    Nasdaq plans to require a minimum USD 25 million in public offering proceeds for China-based firms, citing investor protection concerns.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC Proposes New Regulatory Flexibility for SET Group

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The SEC has proposed allowing the SET Group greater flexibility to issue certain rules, including technical updates without prior approval.

    Trading & Investment

    AMFI Proposes New Retirement Plan to Address India's Pension Gap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The mutual fund industry has pitched a US-style 401(k) plan, MF-VRA, to expand retirement coverage and channel long-term savings into the economy.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

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