Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China Outlines Plans to Modernise Corporate Governance

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The 5-year plan aims to strengthen party leadership, improve governance, and boost the competitiveness of state-owned and private enterprises.

Structural Regulation

Cambodian Rating Agency Approved for Operations in Laos

By Editors | 03/06/2025

The Rating Agency of Cambodia has received approval to operate in Laos, as securities regulators in both countries work to deepen ties.

Trading & Investment

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.

Structural Regulation

Korean Banks Receive Approval to Advance Vietnam Expansion Plans

By Editors | 03/06/2025

IBK received a confirmation letter allowing it to initiate the process of establishing a Vietnam subsidiary. KDB received a similar letter regarding a new branch.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

Trading & Investment

ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Investigates Source of Securities Account Hacks

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Japanese authorities launched investigations into securities account hacks that caused unauthorised transactions exceeding JPY 300 billion

Payments & Settlements

RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Host World’s First Intergovernmental Mediation Body

By Editors | 03/06/2025

Hong Kong hosts launch of IOMed, the world’s first intergovernmental mediation body, aiming to bridge the global dispute resolution gap.