Structural Regulation

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ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.

Trading & Investment

$300m Trading Error Exposed Flaws in India’s Block Deal System - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

A bungled trade highlighted two core weaknesses in India’s block-trading regime: a narrow 1% discount cap and a relatively low minimum trade size.

Structural Regulation

S. Korea National Assembly Approves Amendments to Commercial Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

The updated Commercial Act requires large companies to adopt a concentrated voting system and strengthen audit committee independence.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Structural Regulation

Korean Lawmakers Propose Bill on Mandatory Treasury Share Cancellation

By Mark Johnston | 27/08/2025

Proposed amendments to the Commercial Act could force listed firms to cancel treasury shares, raising fears of unintended tax burdens and investor losses.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

By Editors | 27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.

Structural Regulation

India Moves to Codify Cross-Border Insolvency Framework

By Mark Johnston | 27/08/2025

New law aims to provide certainty for foreign creditors and courts, drawing lessons from the high-profile Jet Airways insolvency case.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Relaunches Digital Bank Licensing with Stricter Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

The central bank has invited fresh applications, more than doubling capital requirements and tightening sponsor rules following a troubled initial licensing round.

Structural Regulation

Australian Super Funds Urges ASIC to Create Digital Disclosure Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2025

Australia's industry body for super funds has called on ASIC to provide a safe testing environment for innovative communication methods like infographics and modular content.