Securities / Derivatives

Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

07/07/2025

The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

ESG / Sustainability

WEF Survey: Exchanges Are Deepening Climate, ESG Commitments

07/07/2025

The report outlines the increasing role played by exchanges within sustainable finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Single VWAP Contract Note for Trade Reporting

07/07/2025

The reform consolidates multi-exchange trades into a single document for institutional investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

07/07/2025

The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Bank Builds Information System to Curb Loan Fraud

07/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank is developing an 'information bank' that will track mortgaged land across lenders to prevent borrowers from using the same property to secure multiple loans.

AML / KYC

India Tightens Rules to Boost Transparency on Corporate Layering

07/07/2025

Companies must reveal detailed ownership structures under revised CRL-1 for, taking effect on 14 July.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Mulls Stricter Currency Rules to Curb TWD Speculation

07/07/2025

The proposed rules will require foreign stock investors to show proof of equity orders before converting funds into TWD.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Bans Pre-Payment Charges on Floating Rate Loans

06/07/2025

The new directions aim to protect borrowers, promote lender competition, and resolve grievances over hidden charges.

Market Infrastructure

StanChart to Enable Real-Time USD Settlements at GIFT City

04/07/2025

Standard Chartered Bank will be the settlement bank for CCIL IFSC’s Foreign Exchange Settlement System, a move aimed at streamlining dollar transactions.