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Market Infrastructure
South Korea Places New Reigns on Predatory Lenders
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025
The FSS will block phone numbers and social media accounts used for illegal debt collection and charging usurious interest rates.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam To Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025
The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.
Securities / Derivatives
ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025
ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.
Market Infrastructure
UK Proposes to Ban Ransomware Payments by Public Sector Bodies
By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025
The proposed ban in the UK comes nearly two months after mandatory reporting of ransomware payments came into effect in Australia.
Market Infrastructure
EBA Upholds Strict EU Market Access Rules for Third-Country Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025
The EBA has found no case to ease branch requirements for third country firms that provide core banking services into the EU.
Enforcement
SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report
By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025
SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.
Market Infrastructure
AFCA Sees High Volume of Complaints Continue
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025
Australia's complaints body is calling for mandatory scam codes and highlights the need for a compensation scheme as complaint volumes remain "unacceptably high".
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong to Expand Mandatory Reference Checks for Bankers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025
From September 2025, the MRC Scheme will be expanded to cover 50,000 frontline staff involved in securities, insurance, or mandatory provident fund regulated activities.
Fintech / Regtech
China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models
By Editors | 25/07/2025
Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Proposes Overhaul of Industry Code Guidance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025
ASIC has launched a consultation on significant updates to its framework for approving financial and credit sector codes.
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