Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

PBOC Proposes New Draft Rules for Interbank Brokerage Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The draft rules mandate strict risk controls, list thirteen prohibited acts, and aim to formalise securities firms' advisory activities.

Payments & Settlements

Proposed Bill Seeks to Force New Zealand Businesses to Accept Cash

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

A new members' bill proposes to force most businesses to accept cash for transactions up to NZD 500, prompting debate from industry groups.

Structural Regulation

India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.

Trading & Investment

MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cash Distribution System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

Australian regulators would gain new powers to oversee pricing, manage crises, and ensure service continuity in the cash-in-transit sector.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Grants Clearing and Settlement Facility Licence to Clearstream

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

ASIC granted the licence and the RBA has set out expectations for Clearstream to improve settlement arrangements and stakeholder engagement in the Australian market.

Structural Regulation

China Rolls Out 12-Point Plan to Boost Foreign Investor Reinvestment

By Editors | 21/07/2025

Seven top government bodies have unveiled a sweeping plan to simplify FX transfers, ease financing, and offer tax support to encourage reinvestment.

Trading & Investment

SZSE Launches Pilot for Bond Re-issuance, ABS Expansion

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The new programme aims to simplify financing for existing issuers and boost secondary market liquidity for corporate bonds and holding-type real estate ABS.