Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Impose Biometric Checks, Daily Caps on Gambling Payments

09/08/2025

New rules will require banks and e-wallets to implement stricter identity verification, transaction limits, and other controls to mitigate gambling-related financial harm.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Urges Korea to Enact Tax Breaks, Shareholder Protections

08/08/2025

Experts at a regulator-hosted meeting called for continued market-friendly policies to build on momentum from recent corporate governance reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Broker Inspections to Ease Compliance Burden

08/08/2025

New framework mandates single joint annual inspections by MIIs, replacing separate audits to reduce disruption and improve supervisory efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Mandate Data Sharing Between Banks and Crypto Firms

08/08/2025

The FSC will amend laws to create a joint inquiry mechanism, allowing real-time monitoring of suspicious cash and cryptocurrency flows.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Reorganises Banking Bureau to Bolster Systemic Risk Oversight

08/08/2025

The regulator has reassigned duties to centralise macroprudential supervision and bring leasing firms under a new consumer protection and AML remit.