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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Payments & Settlements
BRICS Advances SWIFT Alternative Plan, Taps Indonesia’s QRIS for Pilot
By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025
The BRICS group has tasked finance ministers with developing a cross-border payment system, but analysts point to significant technical and geopolitical hurdles.
Trading & Investment
India’s MCX Launches New Electricity Futures Contracts
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025
The new product offers a structured risk management tool for the power sector, industrial users, and investors.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CFTC Extends Swap Reporting Relief Affecting Major APAC Clearing Houses
By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025
The relief, requested by ISDA, removes certain duplicative reporting burdens for firms clearing swaps through five DCOs in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Proposes Updates to Product Disclosure Statements Guidance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025
The proposed updates aims to simplify and consolidate existing guidance, incorporate current regulatory approaches, and remove outdated references.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies
By Editors | 10/07/2025
The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025
The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.
Trading & Investment
IDX to Launch Gold ETF in Q4 Pending Regulatory Green Light
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025
The new gold ETF will offer investors exposure to the precious metal through physical bullion or derivative contracts.
Structural Regulation
Korea to Mandate Governance Reports for All KOSPI Firms from 2026
By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025
The move expands a 'comply or explain' disclosure requirement from large-cap firms to all companies listed on the main board, aiming to boost transparency.
Structural Regulation
ASX Faces Investor Split Over Dual-Class Share Proposal
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025
Australia’s largest investors express mixed views as ASX seeks reforms to attract listings and compete with global markets.
Clearing & Post-Trade
RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives
By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025
The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.
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