Markets & Infrastructure

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bangladesh Tightens Rules to Curb Insider Lending at Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

    New restrictions imposed on lending to bank directors, top executives, significant shareholders, their immediate family, and affiliated companies.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Korea to Launch QR Code Payment Service in Indonesia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

    The QR code payment service is expected to start in Indonesia later this year, and will expand to Vietnam next.

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    Trading & Investment

    RBI Scraps Short-term Limits for FPIs in Corporate Debt

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

    RBI removes short-term limits on foreign investment in corporate debt to boost market depth and attract overseas capital.

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    Cybersecurity

    Indian Banks on High Alert Amid Tensions With Pakistan

    By Editors | 11/05/2025

    Indian banks have been directed to bolster cybersecurity and protect the country’s digital payments infrastructure.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC Eases Rules on Corporate Bond Conversions

    By Editors | 11/05/2025

    The amendments allow holders of convertible bonds and warrant bonds more flexibility to request conversion or subscription.

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    Structural Regulation

    US Treasury to Launch Fast-Track Pilot for CFIUS Reviews

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

    A new ‘Known Investor’ portal will streamline CFIUS reviews of investments from allied and partner countries.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    EEX Group Welcomes First General Clearing Member from APAC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

    The move expands the global footprint of EEX Group’s clearing arm, while enhancing access to international energy and commodity markets for APAC clients.

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    Data Privacy

    RBI Tightens Digital Lending Norms, Mandates App Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

    RBI seeks to bolster consumer protection and transparency in digital lending with new rules requiring app registration and stricter data privacy.

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    Market Abuse

    DMIST Proposes Self-Match Prevention Standard for Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

    DMIST says standardising SMP functionality will lead to an overall reduction in inadvertent wash trades and improved operational efficiencies.

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    Payments & Settlements

    ACCC Issues Draft Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheque Use

    By Editors | 09/05/2025

    The ACCC proposes to authorise AusPayNet and APCS members to work together to facilitate the wind-down of Australia’s cheque system.

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