Fintech / Regtech

India Launches New Platform to Give RBI Greater Payments Visibility

02/12/2025

The 'Banking Connect' platform gives the RBI real-time visibility into net-banking fund transfers, replacing long reporting delays and tightening oversight of high-risk payment flows.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches New Scheme for Firms Seeking Informal Guidance

02/12/2025

The updated scheme sets out a more structured process for obtaining no-action and interpretive letters, introduces clearer timelines and confidentiality rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Mandatory ID Disclosures for Regulated Entities on Social Media

01/12/2025

All regulated intermediaries and their agents would have to display their registered name and registration number on social media pages and posts, to curb rising online investment fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Formally Reclassifies REITs as Equity Instruments

01/12/2025

SEBI has reclassified REITs as equity-related instruments, a move that is expected to draw greater participation from investors and deepen liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Maps Policy Levers to Boost Global IPO Activity

01/12/2025

A new study finds market liquidity, GDP growth and targeted regulatory flexibility are the strongest drivers of IPO activity, offering policymakers a data-backed roadmap to attract new listings.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Updates CIS Code, Confirms New Financial Reporting Rules

01/12/2025

The MAS has confirmed that all existing authorised schemes, including REITs, must transition to SFRS(I) reporting to strengthen governance and disclosure standards.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Publishes Unified Account Guidelines for Foreign Investors

01/12/2025

New guidelines detail operational procedures for omnibus accounts, ahead of a regulatory change in January 2026 aimed at boosting market access.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, ABS Reject Calls to Loosen Anti-scam Cooling-off Rule

01/12/2025

MAS and ABS say scam risks remain too high to exempt own-account transfers from the 24-hour cooling-off rule, despite customer complaints.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Distributor Incentives to Deepen Mutual Fund Penetration

01/12/2025

SEBI has replaced an inflow-based model with an onboarding incentive to attract new investors from beyond top-tier cities and women.