Markets & Infrastructure

Credit Risk

China Publishes Plan to Standardise Credit Repair Processes Nationwide

By Editors | 04/07/2025

China has released a new plan to streamline credit repair, setting clear conditions and timeframes for entities to correct their public credit records.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.

Supervision & Enforcement

HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Norms for InvIT Conversions

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

A new consultation paper has suggested scrapping lock-in rules and easing disclosure requirements for private listed InvITs converting to public InvITs.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Bank Introduces Forward Dollar Booking

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a one-year forward dollar booking policy, allowing banks to charge up to 5% above the prevailing rate.

Trading & Investment

Indian Exchanges Implement New SME IPO Rules to Curb Speculation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The stricter rules raise investment thresholds and tighten timelines to enhance market discipline and safeguard investors.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Launches System to Boost Long-term Financial Planning

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

TISA makes long-term saving and retirement planning more accessible, with low entry costs and streamlined access to a variety of financial products.

Clearing & Post-Trade

North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Report finds APAC  firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.