Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

HK SFC Agrees Funds Recognition Framework With Ireland

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

The agreement allows the distribution of eligible HK and Irish public funds in each other’s markets via the new FASTrack process.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia SC Signs Enhanced IOSCO Framework on Multilateral Cooperation  

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

The SC signed IOSCO’s EMMoU, the global benchmark for international cooperation between securities and derivatives market regulators.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.

Structural Regulation

ISDA Proposes Reforms to Enhance CDS Determinations Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

ISDA said a new governance committee will be established for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees.

Structural Regulation

India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

Structural Regulation

Māori Face Persistent Barriers to Capital Access, RBNZ Says

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

RBNZ bulletin highlights persistent financial barriers for Māori entrepreneurs, including land collateral constraints and trust deficits.

Trading & Investment

India’s First RMBS Listed via Bidding Route

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

LIC Housing Finance raised INR 10 billion through residential mortgage-backed securities listed on the NSE.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Tightens Grip on Strategic Mineral Exports

By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

China has vowed to strengthen its control over the supply chains of strategic minerals, aiming to safeguard national security and prevent illegal outflows.

Trading & Investment

ASIC Sues Macquarie Securities Over Short Sales Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025

ASIC has sued Macquarie Securities for, what it claims is, repeated and systemic misleading conduct relating to the failure to report the volume of short sales.