Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand to Ramp Up Local Currency Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025

New framework streamlines processes and broadens the scope of cross-border transactions eligible for local currency settlement to include portfolio investments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Revise Fund Manager Guidelines on Exercise of Voting Rights

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/02/2025

The FSS and KOFIA aim to incorporate international best practices in the guidelines, which were last updated in 2016.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong SFC Offers Clarity on Listing of Alternative Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2025

The SFC said its door has “always been open” for closed-ended alternative funds, including PE funds, to be listed on the stock exchange.

Tokenisation

Thai Government Plans Launch of First Tokenised Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2025

The pilot issuance will allow retail investors to participate in trading tokenised government bonds through securities firms.

Structural Regulation

China MOF Transfers Stakes in Bad Debt Managers to CIC

By Editors | 17/02/2025

The move is part of efforts to better separate the government’s roles as regulator and shareholder of state-owned financial institutions.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Proposes to Charge New Levy to Licensed Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2025

The regulator has proposed to restructure its fees and introduce a levy after it reported a large net operating deficit for 2023.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Banks to Develop Capabilities of Independent Directors

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/02/2025

Customised training will be provided to enhance the capabilities and knowledge of independent directors, and improve decision-making within bank boards.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Lower IPO Hurdles for Mainland Companies

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2025

Proposed changes expected to be announced later this year aim to lower fundraising thresholds, optimise market structure, and enhance corporate governance.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Sets New Standards for Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/02/2025

From 1 April, listed entities will have to provide more details when seeking audit committee and shareholder approval for related party transactions.