Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Malaysia’s Finance Ministry Rejects Call to Postpone SST Expansion

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax, which came into effect on 1 July, includes commission- and fee-based financial services.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Adds Four CME Contracts to Eligible Foreign Derivatives List

By Editors | 28/07/2025

The move grants Taiwanese traders access to new futures and options on equity sectors, interest rates, and precious metals, effective immediately.

Market Data & Technology

HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Exchange to Enhance Partnership with SGX for DRs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/07/2025

So far, Depository Receipts on Vietnamese stocks have only been issued in the Thai market. VNX and SGX will work to enable DR issuance in Singapore.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Formally Launches Special Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2025

The FSC has inaugurated the special zone and outlined plans for a unified offshore platform and further deregulation to attract capital.

Payments & Settlements

India NPCI Allows Direct Access to Approved Credit Lines via UPI

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

From 31 August, users will be able to make UPI transactions using funds directly withdrawn from pre-approved credit lines.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.