Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

Australia Passes Law to Regulate Digital Wallets, BNPL Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The new legislation expands the RBA's oversight to new payment systems, including those operated by global tech companies.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA Reviews Default Fund Rules for Ageing Workforce

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The MPFA is reviewing fee caps and de-risking mechanisms for its low-cost default investment option to meet the needs of the city's "silver economy".

Trading & Investment

Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

By Editors | 04/09/2025

Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

Structural Regulation

Korea Waives Volume Limits on Nextrade After Rapid Growth

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The FSC is easing stock-specific volume limits for the new venue to prevent widespread trading halts and plans a broader market review.

Trading & Investment

Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

Market Abuse

Kakao Risks Losing Control of Kakao Bank Over Regulatory Breach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

A potential criminal penalty could force the tech giant to sell down its majority stake in its digital bank due to shareholder eligibility rules.

Structural Regulation

MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

By Editors | 03/09/2025

Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

Cybersecurity

Taiwan Mandates New Audit and Cyber Rules for Securities Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The new rules set minimum internal audit staffing levels and require cybersecurity self-assessments for firms seeking to expand their business or open new branches.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Onboards UBS as First Foreign Islamic Stockbroker

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The addition of UBS Securities Malaysia as a new Islamic Participating Organisation is expected to expand global access to Malaysia's growing Shariah-compliant capital market.