Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Tokenisation

    Tokenised Government Bonds Show Higher Liquidity - BIS Bulletin

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    Early-stage tokenised government bonds exhibit tighter bid-ask spreads than conventional debt, but regulatory uncertainty remains a key hurdle for wider adoption.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Simplifies Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    New FSC orders replace a prior approval system with a registration process for certain concurrent positions within a corporate group.

    Trading & Investment

    China Extends Programmatic Trading Reporting Rules to Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

    New rules from Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges will require international investors using the Stock Connect scheme to report their algorithmic trading activities from January 2026.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Proposes ETF Cross-Listing Scheme with South Korea

    By Editors | 13/07/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the move would be a "convenient and immediate" way to boost market links amid growing Korean investor interest.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

    The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE Eyes First Foreign Currency Equity Listings in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

    The new mechanism is expected to open a new capital raising route for Indian companies with global ambitions, as well as foreign firms looking to tap into India.

    Structural Regulation

    Shenzhen Bourse Urges Brokers to Expedite ChiNext IPOs

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    The exchange has reportedly pledged to ease some listing requirements and speed up reviews to bolster the economy and counter a wave of Hong Kong listings.

    Structural Regulation

    China Hits Taiwan’s Defence Sector with Dual-Use Export Controls

    By Editors | 11/07/2025

    China has placed eight Taiwanese aerospace and shipbuilding firms on an export control list, citing national security and targeting "Taiwan independence" forces.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Finalises RBA Overhaul with New Policy and Governance Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    New statements mandate the publication of interest rate votes and create a board to oversee culture, completing a major central bank reform.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Finalises Clearing Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement Release 1

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    ASX will proceed with planned rule amendments for its clearing system overhaul after receiving limited substantive industry feedback.

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