Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    S. Korea Eyes Major Overhaul of State Policy Finance Institutions

    By Mark Johnston | 29/08/2025

    President Lee Jae-myung’s administration is considering a significant restructuring to consolidate financial institutions and address long-standing functional overlaps.

    Cryptocurrency

    CFTC Clarifies Rules to Woo Crypto Firms Back Onshore

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    The advisory reaffirms a long-standing framework for foreign boards of trade (FBOTs), a move the CFTC says creates a path back to the US for offshore crypto platforms.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HK AFRC Fines Deloitte HKD 1.9M in Landmark Mainland China Data Case

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The action against Deloitte and two partners, part of a wider crackdown, marks the first case using audit papers obtained via a cross-border pact with China.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HK SFC Fines Deutsche Bank $3 Million for Regulatory Breaches

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The fine covers an eight-year period and includes overcharging clients, incorrect risk ratings, and failure to disclose conflicts in research.

    Trading & Investment

    China Grants First Approval to Foreign-Sponsored REIT

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The CSRC has approved Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment's retail REIT for a Shanghai listing, a first for a foreign firm.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand Finalises Revised Financial Advice Code

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    The updated code, effective from November, focuses on continuous professional development and shared responsibility for competence without raising minimum qualification levels.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Enacts BDC Framework to Channel Capital into Innovation

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    Capital Markets Act amendment introduces Business Development Companies, with stringent disclosure, lock-up and investor-protection requirements.

    Cryptocurrency

    India’s CBDT Reportedly Engaging Industry on Crypto Tax Reform

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    India’s tax authority is consulting with crypto firms on easing punitive rules amid offshore migration and declining market liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    India Establishes High-Level Forum to Overhaul Pension Regulation

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    New inter-agency platform aims to harmonise pension oversight, improve consumer protection, and support product innovation across schemes.

    Trading & Investment

    FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

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