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Structural Regulation

Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Gazettes Tax Rules for SFOs in Forest City Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The framework formalises Malaysia’s 20-year tax incentive scheme for family offices, aimed at attracting global capital and drive local investments.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.

Sustainable Finance

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

By Editors | 06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.

Structural Regulation

Korea Signals Easing of Bank-Industry Separation Rules to Boost Tech Investment

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

Seoul is considering relaxing long-standing regulations to allow greater investment by financial firms into strategic sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.

Climate Risk

UNEP FI Updates Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

The updated guidance expands scope to include capital markets activities and recommends that banks publish transition plans within 12 months of setting targets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNM Unveils 5-Year National Strategy to Strengthen Financial Literacy

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

NS2.0 focuses on inclusivity, digitalisation, empowerment, collaboration, and accountability to enhance financial inclusion, digital readiness and transparency across society.

Data Privacy

Hong Kong Kicks Off Hackathon to Spur Data Sharing

By Editors | 03/10/2025

The HKMA and HKSTP have launched an event to foster bank-fintech collaboration on the new Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) framework.