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Securities / Derivatives
USD Cash Now Eligible as Collateral for JSCC’s IRS Clearing Service
10/01/2025
USD cash collateral posted by clearing participants and customers will be managed on a daily basis through sponsored repo transactions
SEBI Issues Guidelines for Research Analysts, Investment Advisers
10/01/2025
RAs and IAs must disclose the extent of AI usage in their offerings and ensure data security and compliance with applicable rules.
China Unveils New Measures to Boost Consumption, Spur Economy
10/01/2025
China has expanded its subsidies for large-scale equipment renewals and trade-ins of consumer goods to boost domestic demand
Market Infrastructure
Japan: JSDA Amending Rules for Proprietary Trading Systems
10/01/2025
The amendments will relax trade volume limits and exempt certain PTS trades from the takeover bid 5% rule
Securities / Derivatives
TWSE Opens Taiwan Innovation Board to Retail Investors
10/01/2025
Since its launch in 2021 to cater to innovative start-ups, the Taiwan Innovation Board has been restricted to qualified investors only
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Proposes to Introduce Concept of ‘Seasoned Issuers’
10/01/2025
Issuers that meet specific criteria can be classified as ‘Seasoned Issuers’ and benefit from simplified regulatory requirements and faster review processes for bond issuance
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Broker Offshore Funds
10/01/2025
The securities firm must have a contract that explicitly states no other institution within Taiwan can be involved in managing that specific offshore fund
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Senior Hungarian Official for Corruption
10/01/2025
While it is rare for the US to sanction a sitting official in an allied country, OFAC said Antal Rogan has used his position to enrich himself and those loyal to his party
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai Exchange Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance STAR Market
10/01/2025
The rule changes would enable unprofitable STAR Market issuers to offer higher share allocations in exchange for larger and longer capital lock-up
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Supreme Court Uphold Jail Sentence of Crypto Trader
09/01/2025
The decision has brought clarity on the definition of a virtual asset business operator under South Korean law
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