Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

HKIFA Prioritises Deeper Mainland Connectivity, ETF Connect Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

The HKIFA is pushing for greater investor education in the GBA and further reforms to boost cross-border fund flows.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Unveils 'Project Rio' Platform for Real-time FX Market Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

New open-source tool developed with central banks aims to provide market insights with sub-two-second latency for policymakers.

AML / KYC

China and Germany Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The agreement covers expanded bond and equity market access, regulatory cooperation on banking supervision, and alignment on green finance standards.

Market Infrastructure

India’s Capital-market Leaders Urge Deeper Reforms to Boost Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

Capital-market participants pressed for tax cuts and easier listings during pre-Budget talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Drafts New Law to Enhance Deposit Payouts, Bolster Bank Rescue Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The proposed law grants the SBV power to guarantee all deposits in a crisis and allows for earlier insurance payouts.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Approves Comprehensive Strategy to Upgrade Securities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The government approved plans for introducing regulated short selling, implementing a CCP mechanism, and simplifying procedures for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Update to Fund Valuation Rules, Targeting Illiquid Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

IOSCO consults on 13 recommendations focusing on governance, conflicts of interest, and fair value for complex fund holdings.

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Korea to Mandate Wider English Disclosure Starting May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

New rules will expand mandatory English reporting for listed firms and require clearer disclosure of executive pay and AGM voting results.