Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Equifax to End Exclusive Data Deals in Australia After ACCC Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The ACCC acted on concerns that exclusive contracts for payroll data were harming competition in the automated income verification market.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand Reviews Stock Listing Rules to Boost Market Appeal

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

    The SEC and SET are reviewing listing regulations to improve market efficiency and support capital-raising activity.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea FSS Faces Criticism for Proposals on Banking Group Governance

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

    South Korea’s FSS plans to diversify outside director nominations to curb management entrenchment, sparking industry concerns over potential government interference.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Eases Restrictions on Non-Investment-Grade Fund Investments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The FSC has amended investment limits for various fund types, increasing the cap for non-investment-grade bond funds and consolidating other limits.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Consults on Easing Securities Investment Rules for Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

    Taiwan FSC seeks to align investment restrictions with lending rules for government-linked entities and expand eligible asset classes to include Islamic fixed-income instruments.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Scraps Shareholder Checks for Financial Groups Owning Savings Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The regulatory change aims to reduce compliance burdens and increase the incentive for financial holding companies to acquire savings banks.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Mandates Earlier Annual Report and Meeting Disclosures for All Listed Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2025

    The new rules extend earlier filing deadlines for annual reports and meeting handbooks to all TWSE and TPEx-listed companies.

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