Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Stockbrokers Push to Revise DSE Governance Structure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    Bangladesh stockbrokers are seeking reforms to the DSE’s board structure, citing political interference and weakened market oversight under the current framework.

    Alternative Markets

    ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.

    Market Abuse

    Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

    By Editors | 23/07/2025

    SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

    Payments & Settlements

    New Zealand Slashes Interchange Fees for Visa and Mastercard

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    Commerce Commission finalises caps on card payment fees, aiming to save businesses NZD 100m annually amid concerns over high costs.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Philippines Weighs Total Ban on Online Gambling vs Tighter Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

    The Philippines is weighing a potential ban on online gambling, balancing significant government revenues and job creation against mounting social concerns.

    Trading & Investment

    KSD Launches Calculator to Boost KOFR Bond Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    The new tool aims to simplify interest calculations for floating-rate notes, addressing a key hurdle to the wider adoption of the benchmark rate.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indian Banks Urged to Accelerate ISO 20022 Migration Efforts to Avoid Disruption

    By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

    The IBA has warned bank CEOs of serious operational risks if migration to the SWIFT ISO 20022 messaging standard is further delayed.

    Payments & Settlements

    Vietnam Officially Recognises E-Wallets as Standalone Payment Method

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    Effective 1 July, e-wallets have been officially recognised as a valid form of payment, on par with bank accounts, cards, and cash.

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