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Sustainable Finance
Nepal Drafts New Rules to Streamline Mobilisation of Climate Finance
11/08/2025
The proposed procedure establishes a central finance unit and a common fund, setting clear credit-based rules for private sector access.
Structural Regulation
RBI Grants First Universal Banking Licence in Over 10 Years
11/08/2025
The RBI has granted 'in-principle' approval to AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, outlining a clear regulatory path for other small finance banks.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia to Mandate Electronic Investor Statements from 25 August
11/08/2025
The move aims to boost efficiency and sustainability, with exemptions for older investors and a fee for others opting for paper copies.
Structural Regulation
SEC Philippines Scraps 50-Year-Old Share Classification Rule
11/08/2025
The SEC has ordered an end to the Class A and B share system, citing technological advances and market inefficiencies.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Splitting Oversight of Share Registrars
11/08/2025
The proposal would see services for unlisted companies fall under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, creating a new activity-based regulatory model.
Stablecoins
StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT Form HK Stablecoin Joint Venture
11/08/2025
The joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to issue a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin under the city's new regulatory regime.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Grants NCDEX In-Principle Nod for Equities Segment
11/08/2025
NCDEX has received conditional approval to launch equities and derivatives, plans INR 7.5 billion investment to develop the new segment.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Proposes EDINET Taxonomy Update, ISSB Integration Plan
10/08/2025
A draft 2026 taxonomy reflects recent rule changes, while a 2027 development plan confirms the future integration of ISSB sustainability standards.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes 'Ease of Business' Reforms for Investment Advisers
10/08/2025
Proposals include allowing the use of past performance data, easing corporatisation rules, and relaxing entry qualifications and registration requirements.
Market Risk
Taiwan FSC Defines Scope for Foreign Bond Trading by Brokers
09/08/2025
New rules set strict credit rating, position limit, and internal control requirements for proprietary trading in foreign currency debt.
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