Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    AIA, Aegon Launch Insurance Asset Management Subsidiaries in Shanghai

    By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

    AIA Group and Aegon Group have established wholly-owned subsidiaries in Shanghai, with the latter pioneering a new direct market entry model.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea Spares FSS From State Oversight, Imposes New Rules

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The FSS will avoid public institution status but must consult on staffing and disclose executive expenses amid autonomy concerns.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Tightens IPO Sponsor Rules, Warns of Inspections

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    The regualtor has introduced new workload limits and reporting rules for banks amid a boom in listings.

    Trading & Investment

    China Halts Commodity Funds to Curb Speculative Risk Amid Volatility

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    Regulators suspended five silver and oil funds to protect investors after extreme price volatility and unsustainable premiums developed.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Eyes Tax Breaks, New Regulations to Develop Wealth Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    FSC links financial sector expansion to national security, while defending controversial accounting changes for the island's US$1 trillion insurance industry.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Launches Million Collateral-Free Financing for Chinese MSMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The initiative, channelled through SME Bank and Bank Rakyat, was welcomed by industry groups as a targeted move to boost capital access.

    Structural Regulation

    PBOC Overhauls Rules for Challenging Administrative Actions

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    New measures effective 1 March set formal procedures for appealing PBOC decisions, introducing summary procedures and specific jurisdictional rules for branches.

    Structural Regulation

    India Expands Market Access for EU Banks Under New FTA

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    European banks will be allowed to open up to 15 branches in India over four years, alongside provisions permitting 100 percent FDI in insurance and 74 percent in banking services.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia OJK and IDX Chiefs Resign After US$80bn Market Rout

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    The mass resignations follow an MSCI warning on transparency, prompting the government to announce a raft of urgent market reforms.

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