Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    RBNZ Desires Regulatory Oversight of High-Value Clearing System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    The RBNZ has launched a consultation on whether the HVCS, operated by Payments NZ, should be designated under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021.

    Trading & Investment

    Cambodia Moves to Boost Bond Market with New Guarantee Pact

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    The state-owned credit guarantor and the securities firms' association have partnered to support bond issuance, alongside launching a new sustainable finance accelerator.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Clears Start-up to Pilot Fractional Shares in Innovation Sandbox

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    Bengaluru-based start-up Xaults has received approval to test fractional share trading in its innovation sandbox, three years after a similar proposal was rejected.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Proposes Easing REIT Rules to Spur Listings

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    The SEC is drafting changes to give REITs more flexibility, including a longer period to reinvest proceeds and the ability to repay debt.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Singapore Fines Two Remittance Firms for Illegal Information Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    The competition watchdog has fined ZGR Global and Hanshan Money Express for colluding to exchange sensitive pricing information on CNY remittance rates.

    Structural Regulation

    India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange Expands Equity Options, Explores Crypto Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    OSE is adding 20 stocks to its equity options market-making programme and conducting research into regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.

    Data Privacy

    Bank Indonesia to Commence Trial of New 'Payment ID' System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    A limited trial will begin on 17 August to streamline financial data integration while adhering to strict personal data protection laws.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX Adopts More Flexible Position Limits for Retail Traders

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    The new rules allow TAIFEX to set position limits for retail traders within a 3% to 5% range, enhancing market management flexibility.

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