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Singapore Unveils Measures to Strengthen Equities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

The measures include establishing a S$5 billion market development fund, modifying the Global Investor Programme, and transitioning to a disclosure-based regulatory framework.

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ECB to Launch Settlement Platform for DLT-based Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

The ECB said the long-term strategy seeks to support international financial transactions while maintaining the stability of the European financial ecosystem.

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HKEX Announces Enhanced Fee Structure for Securities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2025

HKEX said the current structure disproportionately impacts lower-value trades and the new structure will be more equitable across all trade sizes.

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CPMI Issues New Report on Interlinking Fast Payment Systems

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

The report says linking FPS is a priority for the G20, and that several FPS operators have expressed interest in establishing interlinking arrangements.

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Short-selling Should be Allowed on More Stocks: FSS Head

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

As Korea prepares to resume short-selling, FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun said investor confidence would improve if short-selling was allowed on a broader range of stocks.

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UK Holds Launch Event for Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2025

The BOE estimates the move to T+1 will free up GBP 1 billion of margin currently held at CCPs, which can be repurposed to “more productive uses”.

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FIA Seeks Longer Implementation Period for CSRC’s Algo Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 21/02/2025

FIA says firms would face operational hurdles or even scale back in China without sufficient preparation time.

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RBI Issues Directions on Government Securities Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

The new directions enhance flexibility for G-Sec transactions involving primary members of NDS-OM and their gilt account holders.

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APRA Rescinds 2018 Outsourcing Guidance to Reduce Regulatory Burden

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

APRA rescinded its 2018 information paper on cloud outsourcing in light of new operational risk management standards coming into effect in July.