Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

SEBI Overhauls Broker Inspections to Ease Compliance Burden

By Editors | 08/08/2025

New framework mandates single joint annual inspections by MIIs, replacing separate audits to reduce disruption and improve supervisory efficiency.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Shuts Down Binimoy Over Irregularities

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The central bank has discontinued the interoperable digital transaction platform, and is now working with US-based Mojaloop to launch a replacement this year.

Structural Regulation

Bank Indonesia Partners Major Islamic Group to Deepen Sharia Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/08/2025

The central bank and Muhammadiyah signed a pact to support sharia economic policy, empower businesses, and expand the Islamic financial market.

Structural Regulation

Navigating the HKMA Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Lobna Jallouli | 08/08/2025

Hong Kong's new derivatives reporting rules present an opportunity for firms to build more resilient systems, writes Lobna Jallouli.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSEC Extends Deadline for Mandatory Appointment of Female Directors

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Bangladesh's securities regulator has given listed firms until 31 December to appoint a female independent director, after some failed to meet the original 29 April deadline.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes New Rules to Promote Better Retirement Outcomes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The government has launched consultations on new reporting framework and voluntary best practices for super funds to improve retirement outcomes for members.

Tokenisation

Chinese Fintech to Launch Country's First Agricultural RWA Project

By Editors | 07/08/2025

CAC Fintech's strategic alliance with SFC-licensed Eddid Financial will focus on the tokenisation of agricultural assets, aligning with a mainland policy directives.

Trading & Investment

KRX Considers 12-Hour Trading Day in Response to New Rival

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

Korea Exchange is exploring a 12-hour trading day to counter its new rival, Nextrade, a move that could significantly alter market operations for financial firms.

Structural Regulation

Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.