Structural Regulation

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.