Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

USD Cash Now Eligible as Collateral for JSCC’s IRS Clearing Service

By Editors | 10/01/2025

USD cash collateral posted by clearing participants and customers will be managed on a daily basis through sponsored repo transactions

Structural Regulation

SEBI Issues Guidelines for Research Analysts, Investment Advisers

By Editors | 10/01/2025

RAs and IAs must disclose the extent of AI usage in their offerings and ensure data security and compliance with applicable rules.

Sustainable Finance

China Unveils New Measures to Boost Consumption, Spur Economy

By Editors | 10/01/2025

China has expanded its subsidies for large-scale equipment renewals and trade-ins of consumer goods to boost domestic demand

Trading & Investment

Japan: JSDA Amending Rules for Proprietary Trading Systems

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The amendments will relax trade volume limits and exempt certain PTS trades from the takeover bid 5% rule

Trading & Investment

TWSE Opens Taiwan Innovation Board to Retail Investors

By Editors | 10/01/2025

Since its launch in 2021 to cater to innovative start-ups, the Taiwan Innovation Board has been restricted to qualified investors only

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Proposes to Introduce Concept of ‘Seasoned Issuers’

By Editors | 10/01/2025

Issuers that meet specific criteria can be classified as ‘Seasoned Issuers’ and benefit from simplified regulatory requirements and faster review processes for bond issuance

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Broker Offshore Funds

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The securities firm must have a contract that explicitly states no other institution within Taiwan can be involved in managing that specific offshore fund

Capital Adequacy

RBNZ Issues First Non-Bank Deposit Taker Licence in 8 Years

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/01/2025

The RBNZ granted the licence to Welcome Limited, which plans to offer higher deposit rates than banks and more flexible mortgage solutions

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Exchange Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance STAR Market

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The rule changes would enable unprofitable STAR Market issuers to offer higher share allocations in exchange for larger and longer capital lock-up