Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Seeking to List Derivatives-Linked ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

The TSE is seeking regulatory approval to list actively managed ETFs that use OTC derivatives, in a bid to expand income-generating options for investors.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Extends Tax Guidance to Off-Market Share Trades

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2025

The tax authority will now use data from securities firms to guide minority shareholders on capital gains obligations for over-the-counter transactions.

Capital Adequacy

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Probing Collapse of Three Managed Investment Schemes

By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2025

An investigation is underway into the failure of several managed investment schemes that has left over 12,000 Australians facing significant retirement losses.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SEC Proposes Easing Reporting Rules for Debt Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

The SEC says the proposed changes seek to eliminate duplicate reporting for crowdfunded bonds and streamline disclosures for companies undergoing business rehabilitation.

Structural Regulation

China Extends Preferential Income Tax Policies for Foreign Nationals

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The move provides long-term certainty for expatriates and their employers by extending tax-free allowances until 2028 and clarifying rules on deductions.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Scraps Approval Process for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The move allows AD banks to open special accounts for foreign counterparts without prior RBI consent to speed up rupee-based trade settlements.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Reportedly Pressuring Insurers to Repatriate Investment Roles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2025

Hong Kong's insurance regulator is reportedly pushing life insurers to reverse the migration of talent and capital to Singapore.