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Market Infrastructure
Australia's FSC Proposes Overhaul of 'Outdated' Financial Advice Licensing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025
The FSC has suggested tiered licensing, individual adviser accountability, and stricter capital rules to address rising systemic risks in a fragmented market.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Proposes Major Changes to Bank Licensing Framework
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025
APRA is aiming to cut lengthy assessment times and may scrap its pathway for restricted new market entrants.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025
The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025
The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.
Market Infrastructure
Australian Regulators Update Crisis Management Coordination Framework
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025
Regulators updated key coordination agreements, clarifying roles and formalising processes for macroprudential policy, regulatory planning, and crisis response.
Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025
The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Revises Timeline for Upgrades to Core Derivatives Platforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025
HKEX has set a new timeline for the HKATS and DCASS operating system upgrade, opening a testing environment for API users from early August.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres
By Editors | 29/07/2025
Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe Targets ASX's Business Model in Call for Market Reforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025
Cboe has urged ASIC to review the ASX's dominance and introduce reforms to boost competition in trading, clearing, and settlement.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Signs Pact with Treasury to Bolster Payment Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025
The agreement focuses on strengthening the resilience of the interconnected financial market infrastructures operated by the BSP and BTr.
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