Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia OJK Accelerates Structural Reforms to Meet MSCI's Demands

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

    Regulators are fast-tracking reforms, including a 15% free-float rule and stricter ownership disclosure, to address global investor transparency concerns.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Eases OTC Trading Rules for Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

    South Korea's FSC has proposed amending investment rules to allow foreign investors to trade restricted shares over-the-counter without prior approval.

    Structural Regulation

    Nepal to Overhaul Capital Market with New Investor Safeguards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

    Nepal plans new investor safeguards and NEPSE reforms to strengthen market governance and restore confidence.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Revises Fees to Encourage Retail Fund Activities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

    The new fee structure lowers costs for retail fund managers and updates charges for other entities operating within GIFT City.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Considers Rule Change to Tighten Administrative Control Over FSS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

    The change aims to ensure the FSS’s operational changes remain closely aligned with the government’s broader financial policy objectives.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong, Macao Regulators Sign Revised Cooperation Pact

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

    The agreement between the HKMA and AMCM expands collaboration beyond banking supervision to include financial infrastructure linkage and information exchange within the GBA.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Implements Revised to Ease Foreign Lender Entry to CIPS

    By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

    New regulatory changes to China's cross-border payment system permit foreign lenders to appoint overseas custodians, aiming to boost market liquidity.

    Trading & Investment

    China Optimises Mechanism for Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds

    By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

    NAFMII has unveiled optimised rules for sci-tech innovation bonds to channel long-term funds towards technological advancement.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines to Reopen Online Lending Market, Slashes Rate Cap

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The SEC will end a three-year ban on new online lenders from 1 April, aiming to boost competition and enhance credit data infrastructure.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Chairman Urges Focus on Listing 'Quality' Over 'Quantity'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    Kelvin Wong says long-term market health depends on quality listings and products, not just turnover and fundraising size.

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