Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand to Regulate Online Gold Trading to Curb Baht Surge

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators will require data reporting and consider taxes and volume caps for online gold platforms to tackle the currency appreciation.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

    Trading & Investment

    FSS Korea to Ban Volume-Based Incentives for Overseas Trading

    By Mark Johnston | 26/12/2025

    FSS orders halt to certain promotional activities and plans ban on volume-based rewards after finding widespread investor losses.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

    Structural Regulation

    Cambodia, Laos Ink Credit Bureaus Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The agreement aims to build institutional capacity and lays the groundwork for the future sharing of credit reports between the countries.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    BNM Monitoring Agrobank After Reported System Incident - Reports

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The central bank is overseeing corrective actions at Agrobank following an incident linked to a potential loss of MYR 165.75 million.

    Trading & Investment

    Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The finance ministry is considering new incentives to channel household wealth into JGBs as the central bank reduces its bond purchases.

    Structural Regulation

    India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

    Structural Regulation

    China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.

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