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    Structural Regulation

    FSA Updates Guidance for Foreign Asset Managers Entering Japan

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

    The updated guidance details relaxed capital and personnel rules to attract more investment firms to boost its asset management sector.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Slashes Fees, Streamlines Approvals to Boost Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    The SEC aims to increase market participation by cutting registration fees by 30 percent and enforcing a strict 45-day review timeline.

    Trading & Investment

    China's NAFMII Expands Bond Underwriting Probe to Guangfa Bank

    By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

    An investigation that began with six underwriters over low fees for a capital bond issuance has now been extended to the bank itself.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia’s Finance Ministry Rejects Call to Postpone SST Expansion

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

    The expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax, which came into effect on 1 July, includes commission- and fee-based financial services.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Adds Four CME Contracts to Eligible Foreign Derivatives List

    By Editors | 28/07/2025

    The move grants Taiwanese traders access to new futures and options on equity sectors, interest rates, and precious metals, effective immediately.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Exchange to Enhance Partnership with SGX for DRs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/07/2025

    So far, Depository Receipts on Vietnamese stocks have only been issued in the Thai market. VNX and SGX will work to enable DR issuance in Singapore.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Formally Launches Special Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2025

    The FSC has inaugurated the special zone and outlined plans for a unified offshore platform and further deregulation to attract capital.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Proposes 20pc Capital Gains Tax on Securities

    By Editors | 25/07/2025

    Draft law would tax actual annual profits from securities trading at 20% and end a controversial 0.1% flat tax on every transaction.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Eyes Tiered Minimum Public Float System for IPOs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    A tiered model would be more transparent than blanket exemptions, balancing market liquidity with a more flexible IPO framework.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea FSS Directs ETFs to Cut Crypto Stock Exposure

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    The FSS has told asset managers to limit holdings in firms like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, citing a 2017 policy.

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