Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Issues New Clearing and Settlement Rules for ASX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

ASX must ensure pricing of its clearing and settlement services is “transparent, fair and reasonable”, among other requirements.

Capital Adequacy

FSS Korea to Downgrade Woori Group in Evaluation Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2025

The downgrade could prevent Woori Financial Group from moving ahead with plans to acquire Dongyang Life and ABL Life.

Structural Regulation

SFC Consults on Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

The SFC proposes limits for the fees that securities registrars can charge investors under the USM regime, which is targeted for implementation in early 2026.

Trading & Investment

Japan Eases Regulations to Boost Funding for Startups

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/02/2025

The amendments include a higher upper limit for capital raised via crowdfunding. The maximum individual investment limit is also raised.

Trading & Investment

KRX Signs Cooperation MoU With Istanbul Stock Exchange

By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2025

The agreement includes cooperation on developing new products, improving IT infrastructure, and enhancing the trading environment for their respective members.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes New Limits on Penalties for Loan Pre-payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2025

The RBI has proposed new regulations to prohibit foreclosure charges and pre-payment penalties on floating rate loans for micro and small enterprises.

Structural Regulation

China Opens More Domestic Industries to Foreign Investment

By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2025

The government’s 20-point action plan opens more industries to foreign investors and calls on domestic FIs to offer more financing to foreign companies.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Unveils Measures to Strengthen Equities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

The measures include establishing a S$5 billion market development fund, modifying the Global Investor Programme, and transitioning to a disclosure-based regulatory framework.

Payments & Settlements

ECB to Launch Settlement Platform for DLT-based Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

The ECB said the long-term strategy seeks to support international financial transactions while maintaining the stability of the European financial ecosystem.