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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    Structural Regulation

    NZ’s FMA Consults on Class Exemption for Debt Security Buybacks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/06/2025

    The exemption would allow listed issuers to bypass certain unsolicited offer requirements, provided alternative disclosure obligations are met.

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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Relaxes Rules for Banks Entering Asset Management Zones

    By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

    Taiwan’s FSC is easing its branch licensing rules to incentivise FIs to establish operations in designated asset management zones.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Taiwan Bans Chip Exports to Huawei, SMIC and Other Entities

    By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

    In total, 601 entities “involved in arms proliferation activities” were added to an export blacklist in Taiwan.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Proposes New Bill to Strengthen Retirement Pension System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

    The bill proposes introducing a professionally managed, integrated fund model and independent fund management entities to boost returns.

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    Trading & Investment

    India, Cyprus Exchanges Partner to Boost Capital Market Ties

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

    The collaboration will include cross and dual listings of financial instruments, and co-development of innovative financial products.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Bank Indonesia Announces Formal Designation of Indonesia Clearing House

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

    ICH has been officially designated the clearing house for foreign exchange and money market derivatives.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Tightens Circuit Breaker Mechanism in Futures Market

    By Mark Johnston | 17/06/2025

    TAIFEX will have shorter trading halt periods if the mechanism is triggered, and oil contracts are given wider price bands.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Launches Inquiry into “Serious” Capability Failures at ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    ASIC will examine ASX’s governance capability and risk management frameworks following repeated and serious failures.

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    Structural Regulation

    SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

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    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX Amends FX Futures Last Trading Day for International Alignment

    By Editors | 16/06/2025

    TAIFEX adjusted the last trading day for its FX futures contracts to align with practices in the US, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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