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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai and Astana Exchanges Sign New Cooperation Pact
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as stock and debt product development and market promotion.
Structural Regulation
China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment
By Editors | 02/07/2025
China has extended a preferential tax policy for foreign firms that reinvest profits into the country, a move aimed at boosting investor confidence.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Proposes Clearer Risk Warnings for Complex Products
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
New rules aim to simplify disclosures, strengthen investor assessments, and ensure better safeguards for investors.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions
By Editors | 02/07/2025
New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Eases Rules on Service Payment Remittances for Foreign-Affiliated Firms
By Editors | 02/07/2025
Bangladesh Bank has expanded remittance eligibility to firms with less than 50% foreign ownership, subject to conditions.
Payments & Settlements
India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.
Trading & Investment
China Lifts Freeze on Granting Outbound Investment Quotas
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The move ends a 13-month pause on new quotas, signalling an easing of capital controls amid a stable yuan and recovering domestic markets.
Structural Regulation
Japan’s FSA Unveils Action Plan to Bolster Corporate Governance
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
“Action Program 2025” targets corporate cash hoarding, board independence, and cross-shareholdings, and proposes a safe harbour rule for sustainability disclosures.
Trading & Investment
Philippines Cuts Stock Trading Tax to Boost Market Competitiveness
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
A new law cuts the stock transaction tax from 0.6% to 0.1% to boost market liquidity and competitiveness. A significant […]
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