Markets & Infrastructure

Supervision & Enforcement

CSRC Revokes Licences of Futures Firm Over “Illegal Activities”

By Editors | 11/02/2025

The CSRC said Hehe Futures failed to effectively manage its subsidiaries and to perform its reporting obligations.

Trading & Investment

New Zealand Unveils Changes to Investor Visa Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The changes broaden the scope of acceptable investments, reduce barriers to investment, and incentivise more active investments.

Operational Risk

APRA Accepts Court Enforceable Undertaking from Cbus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2025

APRA accepted a CEU from Cbus and simultaneously launched a new probe into the firm for possible SIS Act breaches.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Tokyo Police Arrest Former Nomura Employee on Fraud Charges

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025

The former employee offered a false investment story to an elderly customer and defrauded her of JPY 10 million

Sustainable Finance

CSRC to Develop Five Areas of Capital Market Activity

By Editors | 11/02/2025

New guidelines aim to promote investment in cutting-edge fields, and encourage more green products including futures and options.

Clearing & Post-Trade

UK Releases Roadmap for Transitioning to T+1 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The Accelerated Settlement Task Force provides a structured timeline for the transition, identifying required actions and key milestones.

Payments & Settlements

RBI to Review Trading, Settlement Timings of Financial Markets

By Editors | 10/02/2025

A working group will review trading and settlement timings for RBI-regulated financial markets such as interest rate and FX markets.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Seeks Industry Feedback on BNPL Regulatory Guide

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

The proposed regulatory guide outlines the obligations for low cost credit contracts and BNPL contracts under the consumer credit regime.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Unveils Details of New RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

Banks that have the required governance and controls in place can start tapping the new facility on a pilot basis starting 28 February 2025.