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    Trading & Investment

    Thai SEC Proposes Mutual Fund Fee Overhaul

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    The regulator seeks to implement a “fee for reasons” principle, requiring annual fee reviews and clearer disclosures on performance and trailer fees.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Moves to Operationalise Legal Framework for Trusts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    The Finance Ministry is preparing detailed rules to operationalise a 2023 law allowing trust structures, aiming to deepen the country’s financial markets.

    Structural Regulation

    CICC to Absorb Two Firms to Create 4th Largest Brokerage by Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Top Chinese investment bank proposes share swap with two smaller rivals to create CNY 1 trillion entity, advancing Beijing’s securities consolidation agenda.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Philippines Proposes Expanding REIT Asset Scope, Relaxing Float Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2025

    The SEC is seeking feedback on a draft circular that will extend reinvestment periods and allow infrastructure assets and SPVs in REIT portfolios.

    Trading & Investment

    China Exchanges Revise Guidelines on ETF Naming, Subscription Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2025

    New Shanghai Stock Exchange rules require fund managers to update product names by March 2026 and streamline cross-border ETF suspension protocols.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Details IMA Rules as First Products Set for December Launch

    By Editors | 23/11/2025

    Regulators have detailed venture capital allocation rules and a new oversight body, as the first principal-guaranteed investment products prepare for launch.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Designates Brokerage Firms for 'Productive Finance' Initiative

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    The FSC has authorised three new comprehensive financial investment entities while enforcing stricter venture funding quotas and real estate caps.

    Structural Regulation

    Macau to Restructure Monetary Authority, Review Casino Investments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2025

    T2026 Policy Address outlines administrative reforms, new industrial funds, and a compliance review of gaming concessionaires' investment commitments.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

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