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Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

Securities / Derivatives

Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai SOE to Lead China's Fourth Personal Credit Bureau

By Editors | 07/07/2025

A new state-led entity is being established to operate China's fourth personal credit bureau. It will focus on commercialising public government data.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Confident of September Market Upgrade on Back of Major Reforms

By Editors | 07/07/2025

Regulators cite the new trading system and key legal amendments on foreign ownership and clearing as crucial to securing emerging market status.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Exchanges to Double Price Limits for 'ST' Stocks

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The move aims to improve price discovery for risk-alerted companies and accelerate market-based delisting mechanisms.

Market Infrastructure

EU Finalises T+1 Roadmap, Highlighting Hurdles for APAC Firms

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The EU's 2027 deadline for T+1 settlement creates significant operational, FX, and funding challenges for Asia-Pacific firms and funds with Asian assets.

Market Infrastructure

FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

By Editors | 05/07/2025

The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.

Market Infrastructure

StanChart to Enable Real-Time USD Settlements at GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

Standard Chartered Bank will be the settlement bank for CCIL IFSC’s Foreign Exchange Settlement System, a move aimed at streamlining dollar transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai STAR Market Approves First Unprofitable IPO Under Revived Rules

By Editors | 04/07/2025

Wuhan-based drugmaker Healthgen Biotechnology got the approval, signalling renewed policy support for innovative, pre-revenue technology and life sciences firms.