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    Market Infrastructure

    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.

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    Enforcement

    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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

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    Fintech / Regtech

    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.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    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.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    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

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    Securities / Derivatives

    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

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    Fintech / Regtech

    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.

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    AML / KYC

    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.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    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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