Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Insurance Sales Rules for Elderly, HNW Clients

By Editors | 27/04/2026

FSC amended rules to streamline sales processes, offering exemptions from recordings and callbacks for certain client segments to improve operational efficiency.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves China's First REITs Backed by Commercial Properties

By Editors | 27/04/2026

Regulators have registered four publicly offered funds backed by retail and office assets, marking a significant expansion of the country’s C-REIT pilot scheme.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

Cryptocurrency

China Targets 'Finfluencers' and AI in Online Ad Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New rules for financial product marketing are part of a broader push by regulators to govern the entire internet advertising ecosystem, from AI to livestreaming.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Bonds to Join Key JPMorgan Index After Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The inclusion in the GBI-EM series from January 2027 follows significant regulatory and market reforms and is expected to lower borrowing costs.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Government Bond Futures to Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows qualified foreign investors access to onshore government bond futures for hedging purposes, aimed at boosting the appeal of renminbi assets.

Payments & Settlements

South Korea Details New Youth Asset-Building Savings Account

By Editors | 26/04/2026

Launching in June, the ‘Youth Future Savings Account’ will offer government-matched contributions and tax breaks to support young people’s finances.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC to Ease Licensing Rules for Crypto Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The SEC is consulting on rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating new legal entities, while strengthening oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Fund Concentration Limits for Heavyweight Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows certain domestic funds to hold larger positions in single companies that dominate the local stock index, reflecting market realities.