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SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues Two Warning Letters to NSDL for Compliance Lapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The first letter concerns securities failing to appear in some investors’ demat accounts on the day of IPO allotments. The second concerns cyber alert monitoring.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Adjustments to Free Float and IPO Rules

By Editors | 09/06/2025

The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Mulls Tweaks to Listing Regime Amid US-China Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Foreign Securities Rules for High-Net-Worth Investors

By Editors | 09/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has relaxed age restrictions and custody rules to enable securities firms to better cater to sophisticated investors.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Tightens Rules on Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2025

The PBOC updated 2002 rules on cybersecurity incident reporting to expand their scope and introduce stricter, tiered timelines for reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulatory Developments Shaping APAC Capital Markets: ASIFMA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

ASIFMA survey reveals rising confidence in APAC capital markets despite geopolitical headwinds. The findings suggest that regulatory clarity is key.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Cost Recovery Fees for New Merger System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025

Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh said the cost recovery fees are calibrated to reflect the resources the ACCC needs to carry out merger assessments.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Proposes Amendments to Disaster Relief Policy for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The relief policy includes waivers of penalties for late filings, extensions for regulatory reporting deadlines, and deferral of examinations.