Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China Unveils CNY 500 Billion 'Quasi-Fiscal' Tool to Boost Investment

By Editors | 30/09/2025

The new policy instrument will see state policy banks inject equity capital into infrastructure and emerging industry projects to spur economic growth.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ECB Engages Banks on Capital Rules Amid Indian CCP Dispute - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

The banks have suggested routing trades through Indian lenders to circumvent direct dealings with CCIL, while ECB works on a “joint approach” with Indian regulators to resolve the dispute.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong SFC Fines Brokerage Over Client Money Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

The SFC reprimanded Roofer Securities for 12 incidents of improper client money segregation, including using client funds to meet its own margin calls.

Trading & Investment

Korea, Japan Investment Bodies Eye Stronger Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

KOFIA and JITA agreed to cooperate on the development of asset management products, information sharing, and personnel exchange.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong LegCo Approves First Phase of MPF 'Full Portability'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

New employees from May 2025 will be able to transfer employer contributions to a scheme of their choice annually.

Trading & Investment

SFC, HKMA to Probe Sales of Complex Debt Securities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

The SFC and HKMA will launch a joint review of intermediaries' due diligence and disclosure practices, focusing on perpetual and other complex bonds.

Payments & Settlements

Swift Taps Global Banks for Blockchain Ledger to Enable 24/7 Payments

By Editors | 29/09/2025

Swift is working with over 30 institutions on a shared ledger for regulated, tokenised value.

Structural Regulation

BSP to Halt New Digital Bank Applications from December

By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

The regulator has set a 30 November deadline for submissions, citing the need to balance digital innovation with financial stability.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Ban Discriminatory Interest Rates on Investor Deposits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2025

The FSS and KOFIA have revised rules to ensure securities firms offer fair and transparent interest rates on customer deposits, ending differential treatment between investors.