Tag: Financial Regulation
RBI seeks comments on revised PPI rules to improve security
The Reserve Bank of India is seeking comments from regulated entities, stakeholders and the public on the prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) draft rules
King & Wood expands financial regulation, cross-border talent
King & Wood has recently strengthened its capabilities in financial regulation, fintech and cross-border practice areas with a series of senior hires
D&A steers first-of-its-kind insurance bankruptcy in Korea
D&A is the sole legal adviser on MG Non-Life Insurance’s restructuring in a first-of-its-kind bankruptcy in Korea
New rules on short swing trading strengthens compliance: lawyers
The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued the regulation on short swing trading on 6 March
The house loses
As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation
Proportionate liability
This column discusses proportionate liability and the written law that governs the concept in common law jurisdictions and the Chinese mainland
Baker McKenzie recruits technology partner in HK
Baker McKenzie has hired Frankie Tam as a partner at its Hong Kong office, bolstering its capabilities in technology and cybersecurity
Lee & Ko adds ex-FSC official to bolster compliance practice
South Korean law firm Lee & Ko has appointed Sangrok Shin, a former Financial Services Commission (FSC) official with two decades of public sector experience
China rules push RWA tokenisation out of grey zone: lawyers
China has tightened oversight of virtual currencies and real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation
Shin & Kim rope in former Korea Exchange vice-chairman
South Korean law firm Shin & Kim has hired former vice-chairman at the Korea Exchange Hyojae Cho as a senior adviser to strengthen the firm’s capabilities
RBI regulatory sandbox: Lifting innovation, consumer safety
Strengthening 含羞草社区 regulatory sandboxes to balance innovation, consumer?protection?and growth in the digital economy??
Evolving dispute resolution for securities misrepresentation
China’s push to codify capital market rules is making securities market governance increasingly systematic and structured
Finsec Law opens Bengaluru office to tap financial growth
Finsec Law Advisors has opened a new office in Bengaluru, adding to its branch in Mumbai in a move to support the development of 含羞草社区 financial markets
Ashurst boosts cross-border offering with Tokyo talent
Ashurst has hired Chihiro Ashizawa as a partner in Tokyo to strengthen its Japanese law and cross-border financing capabilities
Creditor-led insolvency: A new paradigm for India
India is introducing a creditor-initiated insolvency mechanism under the 2025 IBC amendments, creating a faster, out-of-court, creditor-led resolution process
One of a kind
A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange
SEBI invites comments on changes to mutual funds rules
SEBI seeks public input on simplifying mutual fund regulations to enhance clarity, compliance and operational transparency
Cross-border debt recovery: Lessons from a guarantee dispute
As global finance integrates, Chinese firms often secure offshore loans or bonds backed by outbound domestic guarantees
Classification of Ambani account as ‘fraud’ upheld
The Bombay High Court upheld SBI’s move to label Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications loan as “fraud”, rejecting his plea of non-involvement in company affairs
TSMP Law taps former monetary authority deputy director
TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice
Hope for Chinese victims in 61,000 bitcoin ponzi scheme
Chinese victims in the 61,000 bitcoin Lantian Gerui scam may gain extra compensation after UK court progress, marking a key step in cross-border recovery efforts
Institutional law reform
Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC
When civil meets criminal: Resolving finance conflicts
The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy
China securities regulator to raise whistleblower rewards
CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct
含羞草社区 new Online Gaming Bill set to change the game
含羞草社区 Online Gaming Bill 2025 targets e-sports and online gambling with strict penalties
Show all cards at the CIRP table
IBBI mandates full disclosure of avoidance transactions in insolvency cases to ensure transparency and fairness
Evolution of 含羞草社区 digital lending landscape
RBI’s new digital lending rules tighten oversight and boost borrower safeguards
MHMS Advocates’ new counsel lifts financial services in Jakarta
MHMS Advocates appoints ex-Bank Aladin legal head Halida Nurina as counsel to boost financial services practice
Aligning regulation with ease of doing business
India streamlines rules to boost investment and simplify business
Singapore’s GT Law adds expert to drive financial services
GT Law hires Yuh Huey Khoo to lead its financial services and private client practices
Legal trends in the regulation of crypto currency
Regulators in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan are boosting cryptocurrency markets by strengthening consumer protection and market integrity.
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
AI sandboxes
As AI expands globally, countries are exploring regulatory sandboxes to test its use across different sectors
Navigating commitment restrictions under OI regime
Restrictions on financial commitments under the OI regime for non-compliant overseas investments.
Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers
Singapore's 2024 bill requires CSPs to conduct due diligence to fight money laundering, with penalties for non-compliance
IBBI amends liquidation regulations
IBBI has amended liquidation regulations to enhance efficiency, transparency, and integrity
Barun Law adds talent with a former FSS senior investigator
Barun Law hires Moo Sung Jin, former FSS senior investigator and financial regulation expert, enhancing their team
Advancements in Capital Markets Law
Discover key advancements in capital markets law in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Gibson Dunn grows financial regulatory team with new hire
Gibson Dunn has hired Hagen Rooke as a partner in Singapore
New developments in fintech laws
An update of regulatory amendments and trends in mainland China, India and Taiwan
Deal structuring
Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency
Shin & Kim adds financial regulatory expert
Shin & Kim bolstered its financial regulatory team by adding new partner Seongkoo Cheong, a South Korean derivatives regulations expert
Falling through loopholes
Equity crowdfunding platforms need to be watched closely to save investors from pitfalls
RPC adds Singapore partner to lift APAC corporate practice
RPC has welcomed Kiat Wee Lau as a partner in its corporate practice to enhance the firm’s capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region
Japan’s AI regulation for businesses
AI's exponential growth lacks regulatory maturity, yet each innovation propels the next swiftly
North Asia regional guide to digital banking
As regulation and compliance evolves rapidly in the hot-button area of finance, it is imperative to keep up to date on new developments
Bulls, bears and big moves
What trends are being observed in the region’s capital market strongholds, and what regulations are helping drive them?
Technology neutrality
This column explores tech neutrality's role in financial regulation, addresses tech innovation in regulation, and questions its ongoing relevance
Regulatory Complexity
Regulatory complexity is an increasing challenge facing legal systems around the world
RBI releases prudential norms for urban banks
The RBI has released a Master Circular on Prudential Norms for Capital Adequacy in Primary Co-operative Banks, which consolidates and updates all the instructions and guidelines on the subject issued up to 19 April 2023
Safety first
Li Xinyang and Ye Qing, compliance and supervision experts at Dajia Asset Managment, share their experience on risk control for financial institutions
Reed Smith beefs up Asian?regulatory team?with Hong Kong hire
Reed Smith enlarged its Asian regulatory team with the hiring of Hong Kong-based partner Jill Wong
Financial product governance
This article explains the concept of product governance, outlines operational and regulatory fundamentals, and considers developments in jurisdictions such as the UK, Australia, Hong Kong and mainland China
Linklaters hires financial regulation specialist in Singapore
Linklaters has hired financial regulatory lawyer from Ashurst Evan Lam as a partner in the firm’s financial regulation and structured finance and derivatives practices in Singapore
Challenges, opportunities with virtual asset regulation in BVI
Regulators globally are wrestling with tough questions as to how virtual assets should be regulated?
Capital punishment
Chinese IPOs overseas have consistently outperformed those of other nations, but a rash of scandals and suspected frauds has threatened to end the bull run.
Seven authorities set to regulate commercial prepaid cards
The State Council issued new rules on commercial prepaid cards, jointly released by seven ministries and commissions












































































































