Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

AusPayNet Launches Industry Code for e-Conveyancing Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

AusPayNet says the new industry code will enhance security, standardise and provide efficiency to e-conveyancing payments.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Green Lights CATL’s Planned $5b IPO in Hong Kong

By Editors | 27/03/2025

The battery maker’s IPO would be the largest share sale in Hong Kong since January 2021. The proceeds will be used to build factories overseas.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Liquidity Boost to Corporate Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The EBP platform would be mandatory for private placement debt issues exceeding INR 200 million. The RFQ platform will be more accessible for retail investors.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Issues Regulations for Anti-foreign Sanctions Law

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

Individuals or entities placed on an anti-sanctions list can be denied entry into China, restricted from doing business in the country, and have their assets within China seized or frozen.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Again Extends Ban on Agri-Derivatives Futures Until March 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

Despite calls for an end to the ban, it will now be in place for one more year, to control price volatility and speculation in seven farm commodities.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Appoints Prominent Advisers to New Wealth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

The advisers include Ray Dalio, Jeffrey Sachs, and Thaksin Shinawatra. Two former Indonesian presidents were appointed as directors.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Plans to Clarify Rules for ESOPs and Promoter Shares

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

SEBI proposes amendments to provide clarity and ensure equitable treatment for shares regardless of their acquisition method.

Structural Regulation

China Tightens Rules on Banks’ Agency Sales to Boost Risk Controls

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

The NFRA has tightened its rules for banks’ agency sales, enhancing risk management, consumer protection, and setting 1 October as the compliance deadline.

Structural Regulation

PFRDA Issues Operational Regulations for Unified Pension Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

Indian government employees will have the option to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme. The switch would be irrevocable, PFRDA said.