Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.

Structural Regulation

Bursa Malaysia to Revise Listing Fees from January 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

Bursa Malaysia will revise its listing and regulatory fees for the Main, ACE, and LEAP markets after receiving approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia.

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.