Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.

Structural Regulation

China Pilots Investment Reporting Programme for Foreign Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2025

China has initiated a pilot programme in eight provinces and municipalities to gather data on domestic reinvestments by foreign-owned firms.

Structural Regulation

China Revises Regulations for Money Brokerage Companies

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The revised regulations expand the permitted business scope for money brokerage firms, allowing them to facilitate transactions in more markets.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Combatting FX Speculation by Foreign Investors

By Editors | 28/06/2025

Taiwan’s central bank is combatting a currency speculation strategy that involves simultaneously buying Taiwanese ETFs and inverse ETFs.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Expands Portfolio Rebalancing Rule for Mutual Funds

By Editors | 28/06/2025

SEBI has expanded the mandated portfolio rebalancing rule to cover passive breaches in actively managed mutual fund schemes.

Structural Regulation

US Bill Seeks Increased Transparency in China’s Exchange Rate Practices

By Editors | 28/06/2025

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act aims to hold China accountable for its currency policies through increased IMF scrutiny.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysian Debt Collection Industry Launches Professional Association

By Editors | 27/06/2025

Malaysia’s debt collection industry has formed an association to promote ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and professional standards.

Trading & Investment

APRA Releases Retirement Product Performance Data

By Editors | 27/06/2025

The published data provides insights into superannuation product performance, including fees and returns.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS to Consider Stronger Safeguards for Inter-bank Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

Currently, with no built-in verification of recipient names, the onus is on the sender to ensure the accuracy of inter-bank transfers.