Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes to Allow AMCs to Manage Pooled Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The move aims to create a level playing field for AMCs, but comes with strict conditions to mitigate conflicts of interest and misuse of investor funds.

    Structural Regulation

    Taskforce Suggests Oversight Body to Strengthen Accountability of BSEC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The proposed oversight body would be intended to reduce undue interference from the Finance Ministry, restoring investor confidence in Bangladesh’s capital market.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam to Tighten Tax Rules on Dividends and Bonus Shares

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The proposed tax rules would require personal income tax on stock-based dividends and bonus shares to be paid when they are received, rather than upon sale.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka Launches High-yield Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/07/2025

    The government launched a subsidised scheme offering a 3% interest premium on fixed deposits for senior citizens to counter high living costs.

    Market Abuse

    India to Upgrade Market Surveillance After Jane Street Ban

    By Editors | 08/07/2025

    SEBI will upgrade market surveillance after barring Jane Street, which has said it will appeal the market manipulation claims.

    Trading & Investment

    Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Mandates Single VWAP Contract Note for Trade Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The reform consolidates multi-exchange trades into a single document for institutional investors.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

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