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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.
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.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Publishes "Catalogue" of Obligations for Private Credit Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025
ASIC has published a new catalogue outlining key legal obligations for retail and wholesale private credit fund operators.
Structural Regulation
S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market
By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025
Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.
Alternative Markets
SEBI Issues Rules for Migration to Accredited-Investor AIFs
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025
The new framework introduces a formal pathway for Accredited Investor–only funds and expands operational flexibilities for Large Value Funds.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings
By Editors | 10/12/2025
The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.
Trading & Investment
NSE Launches Pre-open Session for Equity Derivatives
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025
NSE started running a structured pre-open auction for equity derivatives, a move designed to enhance transparency and orderly market openings.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China to Mandate Pay Cuts for Underperforming Fund Managers
By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025
China's fund industry body has issued draft rules tying pay to long-term investor returns, mandating co-investment and introducing clawback provisions.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA Targets Board Oversight in Product Review Findings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025
FMA review finds firms are failing to adequately review legacy products and boards lack proper oversight of consumer outcomes.
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