Markets & Infrastructure

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.

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    Structural Regulation

    China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Lifts Stock Market Short Selling Restrictions

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    Taiwan’s FSC removes short selling curbs imposed in April, citing stabilised market conditions after Trump tariff uncertainties.

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    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange to Launch New Currency Futures in April 2026

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    OSE will list USD/JPY, CNY/JPY, and EUR/JPY futures in April 2026, offering investors a new hedging tool with both day and night sessions.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Subsidiaries to Implement New System Enhancements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    HKEX will enhance CCMS report downloads. The enhancements are compulsory and expected to be available in July.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China, Indonesia to Expand Local Currency Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    Indonesia and China signed a series of wide-ranging agreements to boost economic cooperation, including deepening sovereign wealth fund collaboration.

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    Tokenisation

    HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.

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    Liquidity Risk

    IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.

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