Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Korea Finalises Rules for New Listed Venture Capital Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The new “Business Development Company” framework, effective from 17 March, aims to channel public funds into startups while including specific investor protection measures.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong MPFA to Review Pension Contribution Caps

By Editors | 09/03/2026

The MPFA is reviewing mandatory contribution levels, unchanged for over a decade, with recommendations due by mid-2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS to Review Corporate Governance Code to Boost Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

MAS proposes updates to Singapore’s corporate governance code to strengthen board oversight, improve investor engagement and support sustainable shareholder value creation.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Moves to Impose Term Limits on PSE Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The regulator has approved a draft circular for public comment, citing corporate governance, while industry groups warn of negative consequences.

Structural Regulation

Foreign Banks Struggling to Navigate India's Market Entry Rules

By Editors | 09/03/2026

Tight voting caps and complex approval processes are reportedly forcing global lenders to adopt unconventional strategies to access India's market.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Investors Push Asian Funds to Ringfence Restricted Chinese Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Geopolitical tensions and US restrictions are driving institutional clients to demand special vehicles that exclude sensitive Chinese sectors from regional investment strategies.

Structural Regulation

Australian Accounting Bodies Call for Stronger Safeguards Against Risky Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Joint submission argues that ASIC needs stronger powers to block risky managed investment schemes before they launch, citing recent failures.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Revises Benchmark and Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The updated guide builds on a framework that was established over ten years ago in response to the collapse of Trio Capital, which had invested in overseas hedge funds.

Structural Regulation

Australia Mulls New Rules to Protect Superannuation for Family Violence Victims

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Treasury is consulting on new powers for superannuation trustees, including the ability to override binding nominations, to prevent perpetrators receiving death benefits.