Markets & Infrastructure

Alternative Markets

Reforms Urged to Boost Hong Kong as Alternative Investments Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

FSDC report urges Hong Kong to adopt regulatory reforms to boost alternative investment funds and the startup ecosystem.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Decides on Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

SEBI assigned Tuesday as the expiry day for all weekly index derivatives contracts of the NSE and Thursday for BSE contracts.

Trading & Investment

RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Derivatives Sales

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

The RBI is reportedly concerned that some SME clients were not adequately informed of the risks associated with certain derivative products.

CBDCs

Lujiazui Forum: China Unveils Financial Opening Measures, e-CNY Push

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

Shanghai to host “international operations centre” for the digital yuan. New measures announced to boost foreign investment.

Trading & Investment

China Broadens Derivatives Market Access for Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

The DCE and SHFE have opened more commodity contracts to QFIs. China’s ETF options market will also be open to QFIs in October.

Payments & Settlements

Shanghai, Hong Kong Agree 38-Point Action Plan to Deepen Ties

By Editors | 19/06/2025

The action plan includes specific measures such as jointly developing financial products and connecting Hong Kong’s FPS with China’s IBPS.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai STAR Market to Reopen to Loss-Making Tech Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

The STAR Market will once again allow unprofitable technology companies to list, as part of a series of reforms aimed at bolstering support for strategic industries.

Structural Regulation

AIA, Aegon Secure Approval for Shanghai Insurance Asset Management Units

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

AIA and Aegon have gained approval to establish wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management subsidiaries in Shanghai. AIA Group and Aegon […]

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Targets Misconduct in Consumer Credit and Car Finance Sectors

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/06/2025

Commissioner Alan Kirkland said ASIC is prioritising consumer credit protection, focusing on predatory lending, hardship assistance, and debt management