Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Launch IP Financing Sandbox to Boost Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Initiatives include a controlled environment for banks to test IP credit models and plans to modernise copyright and patent rules.

Trading & Investment

Korea Details New Rules for BDC Funds to Boost Venture Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The framework sets investment mandates, investor protections, and licensing requirements for publicly offered funds targeting innovative and unlisted companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Flags Gaps in Recruitment, Monitoring of Financial Representatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

MAS review found weak due diligence, poor oversight and training gaps at financial advisory firms, prompting calls for stronger governance and controls.

Trading & Investment

Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

Structural Regulation

CBSL Approves Acquisition of HSBC Retail Arm in Sri Lanka

By Editors | 05/12/2025

The deal, impacting around 200,000 customers, is expected to close in the first half of 2026 pending further requirements.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Revamp Corporate Financial Statements, Mandate Digital Filing

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

The FSC proposes major changes to align with IFRS 18, introducing new performance metrics and requiring paperless reporting from 2026.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Unveils New Rules for Money Market and FX Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2025

BI's new guidelines for money market and FX derivatives aim to strengthen governance, transparency and coordination with OJK and Bappebti.