Securities / Derivatives

Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

24/07/2025

A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

Trending

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Statement on Risk Based Approach

24/07/2025

The Wolfsberg Group outlined three core principles for financial crime compliance and committed to updating its foundational risk-based approach guidance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot

23/07/2025

New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review

23/07/2025

ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.

Enforcement

Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case

23/07/2025

A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

23/07/2025

New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Slashes Interchange Fees for Visa and Mastercard

23/07/2025

Commerce Commission finalises caps on card payment fees, aiming to save businesses NZD 100m annually amid concerns over high costs.

Market Infrastructure

KSD Launches Calculator to Boost KOFR Bond Market

23/07/2025

The new tool aims to simplify interest calculations for floating-rate notes, addressing a key hurdle to the wider adoption of the benchmark rate.

Market Infrastructure

LSEG Explores 24-Hour Trading, Prompting Debate in Hong Kong

22/07/2025

The move is a response to rising demand from retail investors and follows similar initiatives by US exchanges, prompting debate in other financial centres.