Structural Regulation

Credit Risk

Bangladesh: Dozens of Banks Miss Deadline to Financial Annual Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2025

23 of Bangladesh’s 36 listed banks are waiting for the central bank’s approval to finalise their annual financial reports so they can report results to their boards and shareholders.

Structural Regulation

ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2025

The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.

Structural Regulation

Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul

By Editors | 05/05/2025

Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors

Clearing & Post-Trade

Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Warns Public Against ‘Opinion Trading’ Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2025

SEBI warned that ‘opinion trading platforms’ fall outside its regulatory remit, offer no investor protection, and may be operating illegally.

Structural Regulation

China Publishes Revised Draft of Arbitration Law

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The revisions aim to improve the foreign-related arbitration system, strengthen arbitration supervision, and more closely align with international best practices

Structural Regulation

Philippines to End A/B Classification of Listed Company Shares

By Editors | 03/05/2025

Industry says phasing out the A/B share classification structure will make it simpler for investors and improve liquidity, while removing a source of arbitrage

Trade Based Money Laundering

Taiwan to Enforce Declaration of Origin for US-Bound Goods

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

Taiwan will require all US-bound exports to carry a signed declaration of origin starting 7 May to prevent Chinese goods from being routed through Taiwan to evade US tariffs.

Cybersecurity

SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.