Structural Regulation

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Authorises Trading of New US, Japan Derivatives

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The move adds two agricultural options and two energy options from US exchanges and four new daily futures contracts from Japan’s TFX.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Proposes Bill to Establish Deposit Insurance for Cooperatives

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The proposal is part of a new draft law aimed at modernising cooperatives and protecting customer funds, a senior minister said.

Credit Risk

Korea Tightens Moneylender Rules, Setting 60% ‘Anti-Social’ Rate Cap

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The FSC is introducing stricter capital rules for credit businesses and will void loans with rates above 60% under new consumer protection measures.

Supervision & Enforcement

SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses

By Editors | 30/06/2025

SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Retail Investors Face Hurdles Exercising Rights: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

The SIAS survey revealed that retail investors continue to face challenges in exercising their rights and calls for stronger protections.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Requiring EPF Contributions for Foreign Employees from October 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

Employers are required to as part of compliance with the expansion of mandatory EPF contribution coverage to non-Malaysian citizen employees.