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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.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Taiwan Officials Seek to Double Capacity of National Stabilisation Fund
By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025
The fund’s executive committee seeks to raise commercial bank borrowing limits to combat volatility as market capitalisation and foreign participation soar.
Supervision & Enforcement
Philippines SEC Proposes Procedural Overhaul to Speed Up Case Handling
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025
The proposed changes prioritise electronic filing, limit procedural delays, and expand the regulator's powers to issue cease and desist orders.
Emerging Prudential Risks
S. Korea to Launch New Task Force to Stem Won Slide
By Mark Johnston | 11/12/2025
Seoul heightens scrutiny on securities firms and exporters while considering unprecedented debt issuance by the National Pension Service to stabilise the KRW.
Cryptocurrency
Japan Publishes Final Working Group Report on Future of Crypto Regulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025
The plans would bring crypto-assets under the securities law framework, introducing an insider trading ban and stricter rules for firms.
Structural Regulation
Australia Taps Super Sector to Cover Compensation Scheme Shortfall
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025
The government will impose a special levy on super funds and other financial firms, sparking industry backlash over the precedent.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Urged to Enhance Oversight of Company Auditors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025
National audit office finds ASIC's supervision lacks depth, with recommendations for a major overhaul of its risk-based approach.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Consults on Crypto Tax Reporting Framework, Stricter FI Penalties
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025
The plan includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and financial institutions, with automatic data exchange scheduled to begin in 2028.
Trading & Investment
China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors
By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025
Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Overhauls Financial Consumer Service Charter
By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025
The regulator’s first full revision of the charter in 24 years emphasises preventive supervision and swift dispute resolution for financial consumers.
Structural Regulation
SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025
The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.
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