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    South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Major Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Launches Special Customs Regime for Hainan Free Trade Port

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The island-wide operation implements new tariff policies and financial frameworks as a "stress test" before a full launch.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Clarifies Tech Resilience Rules for Market Operators, Participants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    The Australian securities regulator has updated guidance to simplify compliance, clarify rules on outsourcing critical services, and define major event reporting.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Overhauls Fund Fees, Tightens IPO Rules in Major Reform Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    SEBI has approved new rules to lower investor costs and enhance disclosures, while deferring a key internal governance decision.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

    Market Infrastructure

    BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

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