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UK Regulators Told to Learn from Singapore’s Pro-Business Model

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/06/2025

A House of Lords committee said Singapore’s faster approvals and pro-business culture should guide UK reforms to enhance competitiveness and growth.

Securities / Derivatives

The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation to Transform Collateral Management in Cleared Derivatives: FIA

By Editors | 15/06/2025

FIA says regulators should clarify whether the capital relief applicable for traditional assets is the same for tokenised assets used as collateral.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025

Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

Market Infrastructure

AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Confirms Plan to Replace TradeAccept System in 2026

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

Most proposals from a March 2025 consultation will proceed as planned. ASX made some technical adjustments to address feedback.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Set for Full Rollout of Qualified Resident Investor Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

BNM will fully implement the QRI Programme from 1 July 2025, following a successful pilot that brought in over USD 1 billion in inflows.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Announces Launch of Verified UP IDs to Curb Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

All registered market intermediaries will have to adopt new UPI handles. Investors will have a new verification tool to verify the legitimacy of UPI IDs.