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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
HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025
HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.
Trading & Investment
TAIFEX Authorises Trading of New US, Japan Derivatives
By Editors | 30/06/2025
The move adds two agricultural options and two energy options from US exchanges and four new daily futures contracts from Japan’s TFX.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Proposes Bill to Establish Deposit Insurance for Cooperatives
By Editors | 30/06/2025
The proposal is part of a new draft law aimed at modernising cooperatives and protecting customer funds, a senior minister said.
Credit Risk
Korea Tightens Moneylender Rules, Setting 60% ‘Anti-Social’ Rate Cap
By Editors | 30/06/2025
The FSC is introducing stricter capital rules for credit businesses and will void loans with rates above 60% under new consumer protection measures.
Supervision & Enforcement
SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses
By Editors | 30/06/2025
SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Singapore Retail Investors Face Hurdles Exercising Rights: Survey
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025
The SIAS survey revealed that retail investors continue to face challenges in exercising their rights and calls for stronger protections.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia Requiring EPF Contributions for Foreign Employees from October 2025
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025
Employers are required to as part of compliance with the expansion of mandatory EPF contribution coverage to non-Malaysian citizen employees.
Payments & Settlements
ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services
By Editors | 29/06/2025
The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.
Structural Regulation
Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX
By Editors | 29/06/2025
Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.
Structural Regulation
US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers
By Editors | 29/06/2025
The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.
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