Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

India's Lower House Passes Bill to Allow 100% FDI in Insurance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

The bill, which now moves to the upper house, also strengthens regulatory powers and grants greater autonomy to state-owned LIC.

Structural Regulation

MAS Clarifies Licensing Rules for Investment Platforms, Angel Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

The regulator has provided new illustrative examples and updated guidance to clarify when a Capital Markets Services licence is required.

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

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.

Trading & Investment

India’s PFRDA Widens Investment Options to Boost Pension Returns

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

The PFRDA has widened NPS investment options, allowing gold, silver ETFs and alternatives while strengthening risk controls for non-government pension funds.

Trading & Investment

Japan Corporate Governance Push Drives Record JPY 1.3 Trillion in Block Trades

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

Regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings spurs surge in private off-market transactions amid heightened market volatility and demand for capital efficiency.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Amends 'Leap-Forward' Plan to Bolster Asset Management Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

The FSC has relaxed rules on overseas delegation and expanded offshore sales definitions to boost Taiwan's asset management hub ambitions.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.