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Market Risk
Taiwan Central Bank Battles Currency Speculation as TWD Soars
06/05/2025
The central bank intervened in the market and cautioned against “irresponsible speculation”. The FSC held emergency meetings with life insurers, which have significant US bond holdings.
Trading & Investment
Chinese Regulators Crack Down on Margin Lending Practices
06/05/2025
Several mainland securities firms have been penalised for allowing investors to withdraw cash obtained from margin loans.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japanese Securities Firms to Compensate Account Hack Victims
06/05/2025
Ten securities firms have agreed to compensate victims of accounts that have been hacked and used in unauthorised stock trading
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity
06/05/2025
A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.
Structural Regulation
ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules
05/05/2025
The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.
Structural Regulation
Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul
05/05/2025
Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors
Trading & Investment
China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market
04/05/2025
Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Japan to Enable Cross-border QR Payments
04/05/2025
In Phase 1, Cambodian Bakong users will be able to make payments in Japan by scanning JPQR. In Phase 2, Japanese users will be able to pay in Cambodia by scanning KHQR.
PEPs & Sanctions
BNM Fines Two MSB Licensees for Sanctions Screening Gaps
04/05/2025
Merchantrade Asia and JAGS Money failed to update their sanctions databases promptly. Both have since taken remedial measures.
Trading & Investment
Korea Launches Task Force to Simplify Public Fund Explanations
04/05/2025
The task force will identify ways to rationalise product explanations to cut consultation times and improve investor understanding of public funds.
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