Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Calls for Earlier Release of Securities Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/04/2025

The FSA said the Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has made the request for companies to release their securities reports earlier.

Trading & Investment

China Updates Due Diligence Rules for Three Types of ABS

By Editors | 06/04/2025

The revisions require due diligence on cash flow and transaction structures, in addition to the business participants and underlying assets.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Issues Rules for New Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2025

The FSC released guidelines for FIs wishing to offer services to high-net-worth or international clients from the Kaohsiung Special Zone.

Structural Regulation

RBI Issues Master Direction on Bank Deposit Interest Rates

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The directive requires banks to set clear rules for deposit interest calculation, which must be uniform across all branches and for all customers.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Introduce Bank Agency Services

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

A new scheme will allow authorised third-party entities to perform specific banking functions face-to-face on behalf of banks.

Structural Regulation

Korea Eases Stock Market Access for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

Korea is easing restrictions on omnibus accounts to modernise its capital markets and boost foreign investor participation.

Trading & Investment

China Revises Securities Issuance and Underwriting Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

The changes will make it easier for bank wealth management products and insurance asset management products to subscribe to IPOs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Launches Review on Financial Advice Accessibility

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The review will inform the FMA’s approach to reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing the provision of financial advice across New Zealand.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of IPO Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The enhanced scrutiny is a response to cases where stock prices plummeted shortly after listing and concerns about the financial health of newly listed firms.