Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Tightens Circuit Breaker Mechanism in Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 17/06/2025

TAIFEX will have shorter trading halt periods if the mechanism is triggered, and oil contracts are given wider price bands.

Enforcement

ASIC Launches Inquiry into “Serious” Capability Failures at ASX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

ASIC will examine ASX’s governance capability and risk management frameworks following repeated and serious failures.

AML / KYC

SBV Revises AML Rules to Secure Exit from FATF Grey List

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.

AML / KYC

HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill

By Editors | 16/06/2025

The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.

Big Picture

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.

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