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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Law Reform Needed to Combat 'Industrial Scale' Super Misconduct: ASIC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025
ASIC has called for new laws and a collective industry response to tackle the exploitation of retirement savings.
Capital Adequacy
New Zealand Government Authorises Kiwibank to Raise More Capital
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2025
State-owned Kiwibank has been approved to raise up to NZD 500 million to enhance its ability to compete with the big four banks.
Structural Regulation
China's NAFMII Issues New Rules Targeting Underwriting 'Price Wars'
By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025
The new regulations, effective 11 August, aim to curb distorted pricing by banning below-cost fees and tightening book-building procedures.
Trading & Investment
JP Morgan and Fullerton Unveil Plans for Singapore's EQDP Initiative
By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025
The fund managers, recently selected by MAS to participate in the Equity Market Development Programme, said they will offer diversified exposure and stable income to investors.
Structural Regulation
Australia Consults on Non-compete Ban Including Model for High Earners
By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025
The government is seeking feedback on a wide-ranging overhaul of worker restraints, including potential new competition law penalties.
Trading & Investment
Korea to Hike Corporate Tax, Launch New Investment Tax
By Editors | 30/07/2025
The government and opposition have agreed to raise the top corporate tax rate to 25% and implement a long-delayed financial investment income tax from 2026.
Trading & Investment
Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond
By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025
Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.
Structural Regulation
Japan Issues Progress Update on Asset Management Hub Initiatives
By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025
FSA outlines progress on deregulation and support schemes in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka aimed at attracting overseas investment managers.
Cybersecurity
Bursa Malaysia to Issue New Cybersecurity Rules by October
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025
Bursa Malaysia will issue cybersecurity guidelines by October as part of its response to unauthorised trading incidents that occurred in April.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Eases Derivatives Trading Rules for Non-resident Investors
By Editors | 30/07/2025
SEBI has scrapped the mandatory use of custodial participant codes for NRIs to improve operational efficiency and ease of investment.
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