Markets & Infrastructure

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    Credit Risk

    Korea Amends Financial Support Act to Aid Low-Credit Individuals

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

    The move increases contribution rates financial institutions must allocate to a financial support fund for low-income people.

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    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Set to Launch New Trading System After 10yr Delay

    By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

    The project to develop the new system was approved in 2012 for deployment in 2015. It is now expected to launch in May this year.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Australia to Guarantee ANZ Operations in Pacific Islands

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

    ANZ will invest an additional AUD 50 million to help address a decline in the number of foreign banks willing to serve the region.

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    Structural Regulation

    SFC Issues Guidance on Resumption of Licensing Fee Collection

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

    The SFC issued a quick guide and related FAQs to help the industry better manage matters related to annual licensing fee payment.

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    Market Abuse

    FSC Korea Announces Conclusion of Short-Selling Investigations

    By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

    A total 13 international investment banks were fined a combined USD 60 million for naked short-selling in Korea.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia Launches QRIS Tap for Faster, Contactless Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

    The central bank initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and accelerate digital payment adoption across Indonesia.

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    Trading & Investment

    Fiji, PNG Advance Plan to Jointly Establish Market Infrastructure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

    SPX and PNGX Group are looking to adopt a single integrated, end-to-end trading platform and CSD solution.

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    Cybersecurity

    FSS Korea Meets with FinTech CEOs to Outline Supervisory Plans

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

    The meeting included executives from major fintech firms such as Kakao Pay, Toss Payments, Coupang Pay, and Naver Financial.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA Updates Guidance on Selling Structured Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

    The HKMA has updated its guidance on selling of accumulators to help AIs comply with evolving product structures and features.

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    Structural Regulation

    UBS Gains Approval for China Strategic Restructuring

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

    UBS has received regulatory approval to sell a significant stake in its Chinese securities joint venture, Credit Suisse Securities.

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