Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    Korea: Three Consortia Vie for New Fractional Investment Trading Licences

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    Three groups, including one led by KRX, have applied for licences to operate secondary trading platforms for fractional investments.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Expands Pension Wealth Pilot Nationwide, Raises Fundraising Caps

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The NFRA has expanded a key retirement product pilot across the country and significantly raised fundraising limits for eligible firms.

    Operational Risk

    APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

    Structural Regulation

    Cboe to Exit Australia in Global Listings Retreat, ASIC Vows Orderly Sale

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The move is part of a global exit from corporate listings, coming just weeks after Cboe Australia was approved by ASIC to challenge the ASX's monopoly.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Approves Digital Shareholder Gift Platform to Boost E-Voting

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The new "eGift" service, operated by the TDCC, aims to increase shareholder activism and support corporate ESG policies by incentivising electronic voting.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Delays T+0 Stock Settlement Rollout for Brokers Again

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    SEBI cited technological and operational readiness challenges at major brokers for the second postponement of the optional same-day settlement system.

    Structural Regulation

    LME Fines Mizuho Unit $350k for Systemic OTC Reporting Failures

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    The London Metal Exchange penalised the Mizuho unit for failing to report affiliate OTC positions for over two years due to internal control deficiencies.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Flags Risks of Corporate Crypto Treasuries, Mulls New Rules

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The SFC is concerned about speculative premiums on listed firms holding digital assets and is studying potential new guidelines.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

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