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Sanctions
Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move
11/06/2025
UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Discontinues Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves
10/06/2025
The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.
Securities / Derivatives
China Chengxin Launches Global Yuan Debt Rating Scale
10/06/2025
China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co Ltd launches first global yuan debt rating scale, citing shift in global financial landscape.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings
10/06/2025
There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.
Securities / Derivatives
Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading
10/06/2025
The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Chairman Outlines Strategy to Restore Investor Confidence
10/06/2025
The strategy includes enhanced trading regulations, stronger investor protection, market development initiatives, and ESG-related measures
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Relaxes Loan Rescheduling Rules for Financial Sector
10/06/2025
Bangladesh Bank eases loan rescheduling rules, aiming to support housing finance borrowers with longer repayment periods and greater flexibility.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Proposes Adjustments to Free Float and IPO Rules
09/06/2025
The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Eases Foreign Securities Rules for High-Net-Worth Investors
09/06/2025
Taiwan’s FSC has relaxed age restrictions and custody rules to enable securities firms to better cater to sophisticated investors.
ESG / Sustainability
OJK Indonesia Working to Guard Against Corruption Risks
09/06/2025
Officials emphasise the implementation of anti-fraud regulations to guard against corruption. OJK itself was assessed as having low corruption risk.
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