Markets & Infrastructure

Resolution & Recovery

Hong Kong DPB to Test Bank Failure Readiness in Q4 2025

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

The Deposit Protection Board says the exercise in Q4 2025 will simulate a real-life bank failure to test systems, personnel, and payout agents under the new HKD 800,000 protection limit.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Asset Manager for Nine Years

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

The former HF Asset Management officer failed to act in the "best interests" of a fund that ended up losing 86 percent of its value.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Investment for 'Mega IBs'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

Regulators have proposed new rules forcing large investment banks to allocate 25% of certain funds to venture capital while tightening designation criteria.

Structural Regulation

China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies

By Editors | 17/07/2025

China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Announces Updated Timeline for New Deposit Taker Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

The RBNZ said the new DTA standards will be issued by May 2027 and take effect on 1 December 2028 instead of July 2028.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement Cycle for Cash Equities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

HKEX has initiated a market-wide consultation on shortening its settlement cycle, highlighting significant operational challenges for global firms.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Proposes to Reform Process for Appointing Top BSEC Officials

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

A draft law aims to overhaul the appointment process for the BSEC and introduce tougher penalties for market manipulation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

By Editors | 17/07/2025

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.