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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
Manulife Becomes First Insurer to Redomicile Using New Hong Kong Law
By Editors | 15/12/2025
The insurer has completed its move from Bermuda, becoming the first to use a new law simplifying corporate re-domiciliation.
Structural Regulation
Australia Proposes to Enhance Rules for Professional Indemnity Insurance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025
The Treasury is consulting on strengthening professional indemnity insurance to reduce reliance on the industry-funded CSLR.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025
ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Tightens Governance Rules for Market Infrastructure Institutions
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025
The reforms introduce two board-level Executive Directors, revamp reporting lines for key personnel, and strengthen technology and risk oversight functions.
Structural Regulation
FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025
The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Defers Phase III Rollout of Revised Nomination Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025
SEBI has postponed Phase III of its revamped nomination rules after intermediaries sought more time for system and process changes.
Structural Regulation
Korean Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Public Tender Offer System
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025
The opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposes that the system could offer an alternative tool to defend against hostile mergers and acquisitions.
Trading & Investment
South Korea Considers Share‑Based Inheritance Tax to Curb Volatility
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025
Government reviews a proposal to allow inheritance tax payments in blue-chip stocks, which could potentially seed the new sovereign wealth fund.
Credit Risk
Philippines SEC Imposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps on Small Consumer Loans
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025
The SEC has lowered interest ceilings and introduced total cost caps to protect vulnerable borrowers from predatory lending.
Custody & Infrastructure
Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2025
The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.
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