Structural Regulation

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

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    Trading & Investment

    China Broadens Derivatives Market Access for Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    The DCE and SHFE have opened more commodity contracts to QFIs. China’s ETF options market will also be open to QFIs in October.

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    Structural Regulation

    Shanghai STAR Market to Reopen to Loss-Making Tech Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    The STAR Market will once again allow unprofitable technology companies to list, as part of a series of reforms aimed at bolstering support for strategic industries.

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    Structural Regulation

    AIA, Aegon Secure Approval for Shanghai Insurance Asset Management Units

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

    AIA and Aegon have gained approval to establish wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management subsidiaries in Shanghai. AIA Group and Aegon […]

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China to Broaden FTZ Reforms, Stabilise Real Estate Market

    By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

    Top Chinese officials pledged to expands free trade reforms nationwide, and address the property market slump with a multi-pronged approach.

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    Structural Regulation

    RBI Issues New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    Entities seeking RBI authorisation to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India and have a minimum net worth of INR 50 million.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.

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    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand FMA Gives NZX Top Marks in Latest Review

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    Only two recommendations were made, one around testing participant resilience and the other around assessing system recovery arrangements.

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    Structural Regulation

    APRA Proposes Updates to Naming Exemptions Under Banking Act

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    APRA is proposing to remake two instruments under the Banking Act instruments and allow one to subset in October.

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    Trading & Investment

    RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    The consultation proposes expanded access for non-residents, streamlined reporting, and stronger oversight of offshore trades.

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    Structural Regulation

    Philippines: New Rural Bank Emerges from Four-Entity Merger

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

    The BSP said Agribank has started operations, representing the combined entity following a merger of four agricultural rural banks.

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