Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.

PEPs & Sanctions

Malaysia to Tighten Semiconductor Regulations Amid US Pressure

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

The US has asked Malaysia to monitor every shipment containing Nvidia chips and ensure they are not diverted to China in violation of export controls.

Payments & Settlements

Japan to Phase Out Cheques and Promissory Notes in 2027

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

The JBA will discontinue its electronic clearing system for checks and promissory notes in April 2027.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA to Update Guidelines for Handling Abuse-related Complaints

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

AFCA has set out an updated approach for handling complaints involving family violence and financial elder abuse.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Adopts New Auction Method for Lending to Banks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Lenders will bid for one-year loans at varying interest rates, helping to move towards a more market-driven pricing mechanism.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025

The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Forms Panel to Provide Capital Market Recommendations

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

The panel will provide recommendations to strengthen BSEC and rejuvenate Bangladesh’s capital markets.

Trading & Investment

Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.