Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Stockbrokers Push to Revise DSE Governance Structure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    Bangladesh stockbrokers are seeking reforms to the DSE’s board structure, citing political interference and weakened market oversight under the current framework.

    Alternative Markets

    ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

    By Editors | 23/07/2025

    SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

    Payments & Settlements

    New Zealand Slashes Interchange Fees for Visa and Mastercard

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    Commerce Commission finalises caps on card payment fees, aiming to save businesses NZD 100m annually amid concerns over high costs.

    Structural Regulation

    US Presses Malaysia to Lift Foreign Ownership Caps in Banking Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    Analysts believe regional players such as China and Singapore are more likely to drive real investment activity than the US.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Launches Centralised Compliance Portal for Stockbrokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    The centralised compliance platform will allow stock brokers to submit reports to a single exchange, reducing duplication and streamlining regulatory processes.

    Alternative Markets

    Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Manage and Market PE Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

    The new regulation expands the business scope for qualified brokers, subject to strict internal control and conflict of interest requirements.

    Trading & Investment

    LSEG Explores 24-Hour Trading, Prompting Debate in Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    The move is a response to rising demand from retail investors and follows similar initiatives by US exchanges, prompting debate in other financial centres.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.

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