Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Raises Onshore Investor Cap for Offshore Funds to 90pc

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

    The FSC will permit a higher domestic investment ratio for offshore fund managers who establish core asset management operations, such as research or trading, in Taiwan.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE India Revises Freeze Limits for Index Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The NSE has raised freeze limits on select index derivatives from 1 September, including Bank Nifty contracts.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Proposes Overhaul Plan for Financial Oversight Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The proposals include dissolution of the FSC, elevating the Financial Consumer Protection Office into an independent agency and restructuring the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Seeks Industry Input on Major Regulatory Simplification Drive

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

    ASIC has cut over 9,200 pages of regulation and is piloting consolidated rules in a multi-year bid to reduce compliance costs and complexity for firms.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Eases Approval Process for Offering Offshore Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    New rules allow eligible foreign fund houses with a significant local presence to use a streamlined declaration system for offshore funds.

    Structural Regulation

    China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Sets Intraday Position Limits for Equity Index Options

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    SEBI will cap net intraday positions at INR 50 billion and mandate random monitoring by exchanges to curb speculation.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Launches New Office to Promote Asian Asset Management Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    The AAMC Promotion Office will provide one-stop services for global firms and strengthen Taiwan's push to become a regional financial hub.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand SEC Moves to Tighten Oversight of Audit Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

    The SEC is seeking powers to directly supervise and penalise audit firms when their employees are involved in misconduct.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Taiwan Brings Financial Leasing Sector Under Consumer Protection Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 02/09/2025

    FSC sets compliance rules for 13 finance lease companies, expanding oversight to strengthen consumer rights and disclosure standards.

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