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Big Picture
WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycles
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025
The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.
Market Infrastructure
Bank Indonesia Registers ICH as Clearing House for FX and MM Derivatives
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025
ICH has been officially designated the clearing house for foreign exchange and money market derivatives.
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
Vietnam Revises AML Law in Bid to Exit 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
Hong Kong To Develop ML Tracer for Crypto Transactions
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 To Adopt Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market
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.
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