Structural Regulation

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

    image

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korean Think Tank Calls for Reforms to Help Crypto Sector Develop

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    The report, published by a think tank associated with Korbit, says South Korea trails the US and EU, where banks can invest in crypto firms.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Banking Association Gets New CEO After 8 Yrs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

    Former Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham will become the new CEO of the ABA on 18 August.

    image

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Panel to Review Clearing Corporations’ Fee Independence

    By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2025

    SEBI has formed a working group to study the financial independence of clearing corporations and issues relating to their cost structures and transaction charges.

    image

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    South Korea Boosts Market Monitoring Amid Middle East Tensions

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

    KRX announced the formation of an “Emergency Market Operations Committee” to prepare for potential market volatility.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    South Korean REITs Won’t be Subject to Stricter Listing Rules

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    Korea Exchange confirmed that REITs would be spared from the higher revenue thresholds set out in the FSC’s reform plans.

    image

    Cryptocurrency

    Thai SEC Proposes to Allow Crypto Exchanges to List Own Tokens

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

    The SEC proposes to permit crypto exchanges to list tokens issued by themselves or their affiliates, subject to enhanced disclosure and monitoring requirements.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    Japan FSA Finalises Rule Change for Proprietary Trading Systems

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSA is removing the volume-based reporting requirements for PTS authorisation because there are other transparency measures in place.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Authorises BNP Paribas to Serve High-Asset Customers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

    The FSC said BNP Paribas will facilitate the introduction of international wealth management experience into Taiwan, thereby promoting the development of the industry.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves DCE’s Registration of Benzene Futures and Options

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2025

    The DCE said the launch will enrich the risk management “toolbox” for the chemical industry and increase China’s influence on international prices.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Changes to Accredited Investor Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

    SEBI proposes allowing KRAs to act as accreditation bodies and streamlining verification processes for sophisticated investors in alternative investment products.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.