Securities / Derivatives

Big Picture

Regulatory Fragmentation Hindering Growth of Tokenised Finance – Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

Regulatory fragmentation, cross-platform settlement and token contract standardisation are the key challenges to to widespread adoption of tokenised financial assets.

Enforcement

RBA “Lost Confidence” in ASX Months Before December Outage – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

The RBA had warned ASX in a September 2024 confidential that it had lost confidence in the exchange’s ability to manage its operations and risks.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand’s SEC Launches Special ESG Fund Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025

Asset managers can start applying for Thai ESGX fund approvals from 16 April 2025. The first 36 funds are expected to launch on 2 May 2025.

AML / KYC

SEBI Mandates Use of ‘1600’ Phone Number Series to Curb Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025

SEBI has asked customers to exercise caution with calls from generic mobile numbers that may be used by malicious actors.

Fintech / Regtech

China, Georgia Sign MoU on Central Bank Cooperation

By Editors | 09/04/2025

PBOC and the National Bank of Georgia will cooperate on monetary policy, fintech, payment systems, and securities market development.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Announces Measures to Maintain Market Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

US tariffs prompted Taiwan authorities to impose short-selling curbs and activate a stock market stabilisation fund used in times of crisis.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble

By Editors | 09/04/2025

Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Set to Simplify Access to Government Securities

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025

The popular GCash app will introduce a feature simplifying the process for Filipinos to invest in government bonds.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Investigates MBK Investment Advisory Firm

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/04/2025

The investigation follows allegations of misuse of non-public information linked to a public acquisition in 2023.