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Markets & Infrastructure
Trading & Investment
SFC to Implement Higher Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts
By Editors | 01/05/2025
Proposal to increase position limits for HSI, HSCEI, and HSTECH-linked derivatives received “strong support” from respondents to February consultation.
Structural Regulation
RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Use RAVAAH Portal from 1 May
By Editors | 01/05/2025
PRAVAAH is a centralised web-based platform launched in May 2024 for regulated entities to submit applications for authorisations, licences, and approvals.
Market Abuse
FSS Korea Probes Illegal Short Selling by Smaller Investment Firms
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025
The FSS is looking into illegal short selling practices by smaller domestic and foreign firms that occurred before the November 2023 ban.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025
Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.
Structural Regulation
NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025
NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.
Payments & Settlements
HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025
HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.
Structural Regulation
SFC Set to Formally Adopt Fast Track Authorisation Process for Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025
The SFC will formally adopt FASTrack from 5 May following “smooth” implementation and “positive feedback” from applicants during the 6-month pilot.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025
The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Developing Standard Instruction Format for NPP Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025
AP+ has provided an update on its work to facilitate the migration from the BECS, which is being decommissioned, to the NPP.
Payments & Settlements
BSP Issues Draft Circular on Adoption of ISO 20022 Standard
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025
The BSP says all participants of payment systems must adopt the ISO 20022 messaging standard for each specific business function.
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