Structural Regulation

Clearing & Post-Trade

Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Court Rejects ASIC's Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products

Structural Regulation

EBA Upholds Strict EU Market Access Rules for Third-Country Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The EBA has found no case to ease branch requirements for third country firms that provide core banking services into the EU.

Payments & Settlements

SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report

By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Proposes 20pc Capital Gains Tax on Securities

By Editors | 25/07/2025

Draft law would tax actual annual profits from securities trading at 20% and end a controversial 0.1% flat tax on every transaction.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Eyes Tiered Minimum Public Float System for IPOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

A tiered model would be more transparent than blanket exemptions, balancing market liquidity with a more flexible IPO framework.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Overhaul of Industry Code Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

ASIC has launched a consultation on significant updates to its framework for approving financial and credit sector codes.

Climate Risk

New Zealand Regulator Clears Banks of Cartel Conduct in Climate Alliance Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

The Commerce Commission found no evidence that five banks coordinated lending policies under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance framework.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s OJK Issues Rules on Internal Controls for Securities Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

The rules outline stricter requirements for underwriters, brokers, and regional securities firms, focusing on due diligence and IT governance.