Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Financial Sector Faces a Crossroads of Trust, Regulation, and AI – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

New Starling Trust report warns that a “trust crisis”, coupled with evolving regulations and the rise of AI, is creating unprecedented challenges for the financial sector.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

JPX Exchanges Take Disciplinary Action Against Tachibana Securities

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

Tachibana Securities misled elderly investors through improper stock solicitations and excessive fees amid repeated internal oversight failures.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves DCE’s Registration of Benzene Futures and Options

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2025

The DCE said the launch will enrich the risk management “toolbox” for the chemical industry and increase China’s influence on international prices.

Sustainable Finance

Japan FSA Publishes Findings from Carbon Market Study Group

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

New report outlines considerations to improve the transparency and financial integrity of carbon credit transactions in Japan.

Trading & Investment

HK Fund Manager Publishes Research on Enhancing ETF Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

Hang Seng Investment Management outlines strategies and recommendations to help enhance Hong Kong’s ETF market, focusing on three key areas.

Alternative Markets

Korea: KSD to Upgrade Data Systems for Non-Market Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

KSD will upgrade its Non-market Asset Investment Support Platform to adopt a new classification system covering 244 types of non-market assets.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Changes to Accredited Investor Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

SEBI proposes allowing KRAs to act as accreditation bodies and streamlining verification processes for sophisticated investors in alternative investment products.

Payments & Settlements

Mainland China and Hong Kong Launch Fast Payments Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

HKMA and PBOC launched “Payment Connect”, streamlining cross-boundary payments and remittances between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Fines Equity Trustees for Misleading Investment Statements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2025

ASIC fined Equity Trustees for allegedly making misleading statements about investments made by a green and sustainable bond fund.