Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Bourse Eases Disclosure Burden for Listed Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

Revised guidelines streamline corporate disclosure rules to reduce compliance costs and improve investor communication.

Structural Regulation

Australia Confirms Plans to Review Super Fund Performance Test

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the superannuation performance test will be reviewed to remove investment impediments but has ruled out abolishing it.

Market Data & Technology

FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Opens Gold Bullion Production Market to Commercial Banks

By Editors | 28/08/2025

Decree ends the government's gold monopoly, allowing commercial banks to obtain licences and driving trade through regulated channels.

Payments & Settlements

NBC, SBV Agree to Expand Cooperation on Payments, Local Currency Use

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The central banks of Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed on a two-year plan to expand cross-border payments and promote local currency use.

Trading & Investment

ASIC Proposes Rule Revamp to Enhance Algo Trading Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

ASIC proposes defining ‘trading algorithms’, mandatory testing, real-time monitoring and harmonised rules for securities and futures markets.

Structural Regulation

RBI Signals Openness to Easing Banking Sector Rules on Foreign Ownership

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

The RBI approved a bid by Japan's SMBC to increase its strategic investment in YES Bank, while also helping pave the way for a foreign entity to buy IDBI Bank.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

By Editors | 27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Eases Home-buying Rules to Shore Up Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

Unlimited suburban purchases and mortgage rate cuts in Shanghai follow Beijing’s lead to stabilise China’s housing sector.