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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
India: IFSCA Proposes to Revise Rules for Performance Review Committee
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025
The proposed changes include updates to IFSCA's membership rules, eligibility criteria, and a new code of conduct for members.
Structural Regulation
Australia Launches 'Investor Front Door' to Streamline Project Approvals
By Editors | 02/09/2025
A new pilot program will act as a concierge service, helping investors in nationally significant projects navigate regulatory hurdles and financing.
Trading & Investment
SHFE to Expand Scope of Products Available to Foreign Investors
By Editors | 02/09/2025
The move adds petroleum asphalt futures and three options contracts, continuing China's gradual opening of its derivatives markets.
Structural Regulation
New Zealand Eases Foreign Buyer Ban for High-Value Homes
By Editors | 02/09/2025
The change allows holders of the 'Active Investor Plus' visa to buy one luxury property, aiming to attract capital and boost the economy.
Cryptocurrency
Malaysia Affirms Crypto Trading, Mining and Exchange Income are Taxable
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance said income from cryptocurrency activities is taxable, and digital services from local and foreign providers are subject to service tax.
Structural Regulation
Korea Move to Make Property Curbs Permanent for Foreign Investors
By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025
Lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to curb speculative foreign investment in real estate and address claims of reverse discrimination against locals.
Trading & Investment
NSE to Launch Equity Derivatives Pre-Open Session in December
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025
The NSE will begin trials in October before the launch, seeking to boost convenience and tighten risk controls in the derivatives market.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025
The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.
Market Abuse
India: Court Accepts CBI Closure Report in NSE Co-Location Audit Case
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025
The court accepted the CBI report citing insufficient evidence of criminal intent, but urged SEBI to take its investor protection duties more seriously.
Trading & Investment
Thailand to Form Task Force to Revive Stock Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025
The task force will work on measures to improve stock market liquidity and restore investor confidence following market declines and fraud scandals.
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