Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Investment for 'Mega IBs'

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

    Regulators have proposed new rules forcing large investment banks to allocate 25% of certain funds to venture capital while tightening designation criteria.

    Structural Regulation

    China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBNZ Announces Updated Timeline for New Deposit Taker Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

    The RBNZ said the new DTA standards will be issued by May 2027 and take effect on 1 December 2028 instead of July 2028.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Proposes to Reform Process for Appointing Top BSEC Officials

    By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

    A draft law aims to overhaul the appointment process for the BSEC and introduce tougher penalties for market manipulation.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    GIFT City Regulator Amends Proposals for TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

    Feedback on IFSCA's proposed regulations highlights concerns over re-registration costs, mandatory officer appointments, and restrictive client eligibility criteria.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

    The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.

    Trading & Investment

    BOJ Completes Sale of Crisis-era Stocks, Shifts Focus to ETF Holdings

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    BOJ has finalised the disposal of shares bought from commercial banks, turning market attention to the much larger challenge of unwinding its ETF portfolio.

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