Structural Regulation

Credit Risk

Thailand Cabinet Approves Draft Credit Guarantee Bill

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

New agency will assess credit risk using financial and alternative data models, issue credit guarantee certificates, and partially absorb losses in cases of default.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes to Ease FEMA Rules on Cross-border Guarantees

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

The RBI has proposed new FEMA rules to bring most cross-border guarantees under the automatic route, while mandating detailed reporting of all guarantees issued and invoked.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

Market Abuse

KRX Proposes Individual-Based Monitoring to Curb Illegal Trading

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

The bourse operator plans a new data submission requirement for members to better detect links between accounts held by individuals.

Structural Regulation

Korea FSS Fines Dunamu and Other Fintechs for Sandbox Breaches

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Firms operating unlisted stock and fractional investment platforms penalised for failing to meet investor protection and advertising conditions.

Trading & Investment

India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

By Editors | 19/08/2025

MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

By Editors | 19/08/2025

SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

By Editors | 19/08/2025

SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.