Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses

30/06/2025

SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.

ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services

29/06/2025

The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

29/06/2025

Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.

Securities / Derivatives

US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers

29/06/2025

The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.

China Revises Regulations for Money Brokerage Companies

29/06/2025

The revised regulations expand the permitted business scope for money brokerage firms, allowing them to facilitate transactions in more markets.

Taiwan Combatting FX Speculation by Foreign Investors

28/06/2025

Taiwan’s central bank is combatting a currency speculation strategy that involves simultaneously buying Taiwanese ETFs and inverse ETFs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Expands Portfolio Rebalancing Rule for Mutual Funds

28/06/2025

SEBI has expanded the mandated portfolio rebalancing rule to cover passive breaches in actively managed mutual fund schemes.

Market Infrastructure

US Bill Seeks Increased Transparency in China’s Exchange Rate Practices

28/06/2025

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act aims to hold China accountable for its currency policies through increased IMF scrutiny.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams

28/06/2025

HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.