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Alternative Markets
Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments
30/05/2025
The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Tightens Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives Market
30/05/2025
The new measures include a new way to measure open interest, a recalibration of position limits, and a pre-open session for current-month futures contracts.

Cryptocurrency
Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining
30/05/2025
The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms
30/05/2025
The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

Structural Regulation
China Eases Rules to Enhance Access to Overseas Listing Markets
30/05/2025
The rules streamline cross-border capital management and allow greater flexibility, aiming to facilitate overseas IPOs for domestic firms.

Trading & Investment
HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Updated FX Global Code
30/05/2025
Banks are directed to review their practices in light of the updated FX Global Code and renew their commitment to the code by January 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC Orders Compliance Audits for Two Australian Casinos
30/05/2025
The auditors will assess each casino’s compliance with AML/CTF laws and regulations. AUSTRAC will decide on further action based on the findings.

Trading & Investment
HKEX to Further Expand List of Recognised Stock Exchanges
30/05/2025
CEO Bonnie Chan said HKEX is continuing efforts to expand the list of recognised stock exchanges so more international companies can pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams
29/05/2025
Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.

Structural Regulation
Australia Launches New Portal for Foreign Investment Applications
29/05/2025
The new online portal aims to streamline the processing of foreign investment applications and increase transparency.
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