Structural Regulation

Capital Adequacy

CSRC Outlines 'Differentiated Regulation' to Build 'First-Class' Investment Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

The CSRC signals looser capital and leverage rules for top firms and stricter oversight for others to foster global champions.

Trading & Investment

RBI Unveils New Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

RBI issues a unified rulebook allowing broader resident and non-resident participation to deepen market liquidity and internationalise the rupee.

Structural Regulation

RBI Issues Final Rules to Ringfence Banks’ Core Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The rules tighten how banks and financial groups undertake non-core activities, setting clearer boundaries, stricter investment limits, and more harmonised oversight across entities.

Clearing & Post-Trade

EME Derivatives Growth Hindered by Structural Barriers, BIS Survey Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

Turnover in emerging market derivatives has grown, but offshore clearing and a lack of local exchange-traded markets remain key challenges.

Structural Regulation

Malaysian Banks Announce Goodwill Discounts for Early Hire-Purchase Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The industry-wide measure follows a new law abolishing the Rule of 78, aiming to provide fairer treatment for existing borrowers.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Listed Company Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2025

The draft rules aim to tighten corporate governance, combat financial fraud, and enhance investor protection for the country's listed firms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

China Rapidly Aligning Derivatives Market with Global Standards: Experts

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2025

ISDA panel discusses rapid developments in China’s repo market, the adoption of margin rules for non-cleared derivatives, and opportunities for CGBs.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Mulls Tighter Derivatives Trading Norms to Limit Retail Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

SEBI is examining whether to introduce investor suitability criteria for derivatives trading, including rules tied to a trader’s equity market exposure.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Consolidation of FPI Rules to Streamline Foreign Investment

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

The consultation proposes consolidated rules for FPIs and Designated Depository Participants to simplify compliance and improve regulatory clarity.