Structural Regulation

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

    Data Privacy

    Shanghai SOE to Lead China's Fourth Personal Credit Bureau

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    A new state-led entity is being established to operate China's fourth personal credit bureau. It will focus on commercialising public government data.

    Payments & Settlements

    Taiwan Mulls Stricter Currency Rules to Curb TWD Speculation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The proposed rules will require foreign stock investors to show proof of equity orders before converting funds into TWD.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea Overhauls Commercial Act to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    The revision passed by the National Assembly expands directors' fiduciary duties and tightens voting caps for controlling shareholders.

    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan Proposes Overhaul of Financial M&A Rules to Spur Consolidation

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    FSC to raise minimum acquisition stakes to over 25% and offer temporary capital relief to encourage stable, large-scale mergers.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Confident of September Market Upgrade on Back of Major Reforms

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    Regulators cite the new trading system and key legal amendments on foreign ownership and clearing as crucial to securing emerging market status.

    Trading & Investment

    Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI Bans Pre-Payment Charges on Floating Rate Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2025

    The new directions aim to protect borrowers, promote lender competition, and resolve grievances over hidden charges.

    Structural Regulation

    Shanghai STAR Market Approves First Unprofitable IPO Under Revived Rules

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    Wuhan-based drugmaker Healthgen Biotechnology got the approval, signalling renewed policy support for innovative, pre-revenue technology and life sciences firms.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Roll Out Shanghai FTZ Financial and Trade Reforms Nationwide

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

    Beijing will extend 77 pilot policies from its Shanghai Free Trade Zone, focusing on digital finance, data flows, and trade liberalisation

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Imposes Measures to Cool Private Property Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

    The government has raised SSD rates by four percentage points across all tiers and extended the holding period from three to four years

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