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    Trading & Investment

    KRX to Launch After-Hours Session for Derivatives on 9 June

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The new after-hours session will run for 12 hours, which is one hour longer than the current arrangement with Eurex.

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    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.

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    Market Data & Technology

    China Lowers Credit Reporting Service Fees to Ease Business Costs

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The NDRC estimates that the fee reductions will save users approximately CNY 1.1 billion (USD 153 million) annually

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    Structural Regulation

    Japan Adds Labour Safeguards to New Corporate Lending Framework

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Regulatory guidelines clarify limits on lender influence over workforce decisions under new EVSI system.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Fines Australian Retirement Trust for Misleading Performance Data

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    Australian Retirement Trust was issued an infringement notice because it published “out-of-date” performance data on its website.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.

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    Structural Regulation

    Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.

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    Market Abuse

    KRX Detects First Illegal Short-Selling Case Since NSDS Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The case has dispelled some doubts about the reliability and accuracy of the new Naked Short Selling Detection System.

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    Trading & Investment

    Saudi Arabia Considers Listing Hong Kong AI and Biotech ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    The Saudi exchange is considering listing ETFs tracking Hong Kong’s AI and biotechnology sectors, as well as depositary receipts of HK companies.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Calls on KiwiSaver Providers to Prioritise Member Outcomes

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    FMA chief Samantha Barrass urged KiwiSaver providers to innovate new ways to engage with members and help members make informed decisions.

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