Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global

By Editors | 23/08/2025

New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Shifting to Principle- and Outcome-based Regulatory Framework

By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2025

The RBI is moving towards a flexible, outcome-focused framework to grant firms more operational freedom while still achieving its regulatory goals.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Changes to Framework for Block Deals

By Editors | 23/08/2025

SEBI proposes to more than double the minimum block deal size to INR 250,000 and to widen the price band for large trades.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Overhauls CDI Framework with New Rules and Fees

By Editors | 22/08/2025

ASX is updating settlement rules and introducing fees for its nominee service, creating a commercial framework for CHESS Depositary Interests.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

By Editors | 22/08/2025

The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

Trading & Investment

China Signals Further Opening of Futures Market, Eyes LNG Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2025

Regulators announce plans to list new products, including liquefied natural gas, and expand foreign investor access to boost pricing power.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Chairman Flags New Planned Curbs on Equity Derivatives

By Editors | 22/08/2025

SEBI is considering extending contract tenors and new intraday position limits to curb excessive speculation to protect retail investors from trading losses.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Details Crackdown on Super Funds, Macquarie and Greenwashing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

In H1 2025, ASIC secured AUD 57.5 million in penalties, launched an inquiry into ASX, and took multiple actions against Macquarie and AustralianSuper.

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Trading & Investment

KOFIA Creates New Trading Segment for Delisted Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The association amended its rules to establish a trading department for delisted stocks, offering investors a six-month market opportunity with safeguards.