Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Directs Life Insurers to Improve Product Design, Sales Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

ASIC has found that claims disputes have doubled since 2018, demanding better product design and sales practices amid threats of enforcement action.

Trading & Investment

Thailand’s BOI, SET Launch Initiative to Drive Multinational Listings

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

The collaboration aims to promote listings, attract foreign investment, and support efficiency upgrades in key sectors.

Structural Regulation

Korea FSS Fines Dunamu and Other Fintechs for Sandbox Breaches

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Firms operating unlisted stock and fractional investment platforms penalised for failing to meet investor protection and advertising conditions.

Trading & Investment

RBI Allows SRVA Holders to Invest Surplus Rupees in G-Secs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

RBI’s move expands the use of SRVAs, giving foreign banks a new channel to deploy surplus trade settlement funds.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Issues Rules to Keep Markets Open During Holidays

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new rules require payment systems, FX trading and clearing to continue on local holidays, with exceptions only for nationwide shutdowns.

Market Abuse

FSS Korea to Build Surveillance System for New ATS Nextrade

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

FSS Korea is developing a direct monitoring system for Nextrade amid rising volumes and unfair trading concerns.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Proposes Overhaul of Overseas Investment Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2025

Shifting oversight to the central bank, the move aims to cut red tape for investors and enhance state management through foreign exchange and AML controls.

Trading & Investment

India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

By Editors | 19/08/2025

MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.