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    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

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    China Expands Pension Wealth Pilot Nationwide, Raises Fundraising Caps

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The NFRA has expanded a key retirement product pilot across the country and significantly raised fundraising limits for eligible firms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Announces Appointments to New Stablecoin Tribunal

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The new body will hear appeals against regulatory decisions by the HKMA under the city's new stablecoin licensing regime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

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    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB to Push 'Global Passport' for Sustainability Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    The move aims to harmonise cross-border adoption and reduce reporting fragmentation as around 40 jurisdictions plan to use the standards.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Obligation for Top Investment Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    The move is part of a broader 'productive finance' push by regulators to shift capital from real estate to innovative industries.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Fines Crypto ATM Firm Over AML Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2025

    AUSTRAC has fined Cryptolink for reporting failures and imposed a binding undertaking as calls grow for a ban on the high-risk sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Details New Liquidity, Lending, and Foreign Branch Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    The RBNZ is consulting on new standards covering liquidity, lending, foreign branches, and depositor protection to implement the Deposit Takers Act, which passed in 2023.

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