Markets & Infrastructure

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    Beijing Bourse to Launch ETF, Tightens Listed Company Oversight

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The exchange will launch a BSE 50 ETF and has published its first-ever information disclosure ratings for listed companies.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Automatic Approval Pathway for Foreign Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    The government has launched consultations on a dual-track reform to create an automatic approval pathway for low-risk investors while strengthening enforcement powers.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Details Exemption Process for Northbound HFT Reporting

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    A new mandatory checklist and updated technical specifications have been released for firms seeking exemption from HFT reporting under Stock Connect.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Secures JP Morgan Partnership to Boost Domestic Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    The partnership will focus on improving Vietnam’s access to international capital markets and enhancing its profile among global investors.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

    The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

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