Securities / Derivatives

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.

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    Enforcement

    KRX Detects First Illegal Short-Selling Case Since NSDS Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The case has dispelled some doubts about the reliability and accuracy of the new Naked Short Selling Detection System.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Saudi Arabia Considers Listing Hong Kong AI and Biotech ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    The Saudi exchange is considering listing ETFs tracking Hong Kong’s AI and biotechnology sectors, as well as depositary receipts of HK companies.

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    Enforcement

    SFC Secures Landmark $190m Payout for Combest Shareholders

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

    Former executives of delisted Combest Holdings will compensate shareholders following SFC action over inflated valuations.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Cambodian Rating Agency Approved for Operations in Laos

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    The Rating Agency of Cambodia has received approval to operate in Laos, as securities regulators in both countries work to deepen ties.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

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    Enforcement

    Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

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