Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Overhauls Commercial Act to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

07/07/2025

The revision passed by the National Assembly expands directors' fiduciary duties and tightens voting caps for controlling shareholders.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Proposes Overhaul of Financial M&A Rules to Spur Consolidation

07/07/2025

FSC to raise minimum acquisition stakes to over 25% and offer temporary capital relief to encourage stable, large-scale mergers.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Confident of September Market Upgrade on Back of Major Reforms

07/07/2025

Regulators cite the new trading system and key legal amendments on foreign ownership and clearing as crucial to securing emerging market status.

Enforcement

India Bars Jane Street and Seizes $567m Over Market Manipulation Claims

07/07/2025

SEBI described Jane Street's trading behaviour as "egregious" and said the firm "is not a good faith actor that can be, or deserves to be, trusted."

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

06/07/2025

The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

Market Infrastructure

EU Finalises T+1 Roadmap, Highlighting Hurdles for APAC Firms

06/07/2025

The EU's 2027 deadline for T+1 settlement creates significant operational, FX, and funding challenges for Asia-Pacific firms and funds with Asian assets.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Chair Praises China's Progress on Adoption of Global Standards

06/07/2025

Speaking in Beijing, Emmanuel Faber lauded China's leadership and outlined the next phase of implementation for global rules.

Securities / Derivatives

UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

06/07/2025

Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Amends FinTech Grant Rules to Enhance Transparency

06/07/2025

The FSC has revised its FinTech grant programme, clarifying ineligible costs and formalising its review process to spur innovation.