Markets & Infrastructure

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    GIFT City Regulator Amends Proposals for TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

    Feedback on IFSCA's proposed regulations highlights concerns over re-registration costs, mandatory officer appointments, and restrictive client eligibility criteria.

    Trading & Investment

    Eurex Adds Korea to Equity Index Futures Lineup

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

    Eurex said it is currently the only derivatives exchange outside of Korea offering access to a Korean equity index. 

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

    The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE Launches New Monthly Electricity Futures Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    The new contracts, which drew strong first-day participation, will help build a robust market for hedging power price volatility, NSE said.

    Trading & Investment

    BOJ Completes Sale of Crisis-era Stocks, Shifts Focus to ETF Holdings

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    BOJ has finalised the disposal of shares bought from commercial banks, turning market attention to the much larger challenge of unwinding its ETF portfolio.

    Cryptocurrency

    Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Eases Bank Branching Rules to Promote Asset Management Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    The FSC is exempting banks from key requirements to encourage them to open branches in designated asset management zones.

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