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Markets & Infrastructure
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Culture and Conduct as the New Moat in APAC’s Wealth Sector
By Mary Leung | 28/04/2025
Traditional competitive advantages are fading in APAC’s booming wealth management sector, making a strong client-centric culture the new key to success, writes Mary Leung.
Payments & Settlements
US Criticises Indonesia Over QR Code Payment System
By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025
USTR says US companies were not adequately informed about or invited to share views on QRIS policy-making.
Market Data & Technology
Sri Lanka to Adopt XBRL for Reporting by Listed Companies
By Editors | 26/04/2025
The Colombo Stock Exchange said it will adopt a phased approach for implementation, starting with interim financial statements in early 2026.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
UPDATED: Malaysia Investigating Unauthorised Trading Activities
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025
Several brokers reported unauthorised trading in client accounts on Thursday, but the issue is “contained”. Similar incidents were recently reported in Japan.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Calls on Firms to Prepare for Handling Multi-Counter Securities
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2025
HKSCC is asking market participants to review their internal systems and operation arrangements to ensure a smooth transition in June.
Payments & Settlements
BIS Publishes Findings from DLT Project to Enhance FX Settlements
By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025
Project Meridian FX demonstrated the technical feasibility of using “synchronisation operators” to modernise FX settlements, improve interoperability, and increase efficiency.
Trading & Investment
SET to Launch ‘Auto Pause’ Mechanism to Safeguard Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025
The new Auto Pause mechanism, starting 6 May, will temporarily halt trading in individual securities experiencing abnormal order volumes.
Payments & Settlements
China, Russia Are Using a New Payments Netting System to Trade Freely
By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025
The netting system, set up by sanctioned banks, has become the cheapest way for settling trade between Russia with China
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea’s IBK, Shinyoung Securities Ordered to Compensate Investors
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/04/2025
The decision follows new evidence of asset impairment and sales violations that weren’t considered in an earlier 2021 ruling.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025
SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.
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