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Securities / Derivatives
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.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam’s New Trading System to Go Live on 5 May
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
The new trading system is currently in its final testing stage. It introduces features such as short-selling and faster settlement cycles.
Securities / Derivatives
China, Brazil Exchanges Sign ETF Connectivity Agreement
By Editors | 08/04/2025
The SSE will “diligently prepare for the timely introduction of ETF products to expand investment opportunities for investors in both countries”.,
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