Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

RBI Issues New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Entities seeking RBI authorisation to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India and have a minimum net worth of INR 50 million.

Trading & Investment

China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand FMA Gives NZX Top Marks in Latest Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

Only two recommendations were made, one around testing participant resilience and the other around assessing system recovery arrangements.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes Updates to Naming Exemptions Under Banking Act

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

APRA is proposing to remake two instruments under the Banking Act instruments and allow one to subset in October.

Trading & Investment

RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The consultation proposes expanded access for non-residents, streamlined reporting, and stronger oversight of offshore trades.

Structural Regulation

Philippines: New Rural Bank Emerges from Four-Entity Merger

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The BSP said Agribank has started operations, representing the combined entity following a merger of four agricultural rural banks.

Structural Regulation

NZ’s FMA Consults on Class Exemption for Debt Security Buybacks

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/06/2025

The exemption would allow listed issuers to bypass certain unsolicited offer requirements, provided alternative disclosure obligations are met.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Relaxes Rules for Banks Entering Asset Management Zones

By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC is easing its branch licensing rules to incentivise FIs to establish operations in designated asset management zones.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Rejects Licence Application by Debt Management Firm

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/06/2025

ASIC rejected a credit licence application from Bakken Holding, citing ongoing court proceedings over alleged misconduct by the firm.