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

    UK Regulators Told to Learn from Singapore’s Pro-Business Model

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/06/2025

    A House of Lords committee said Singapore’s faster approvals and pro-business culture should guide UK reforms to enhance competitiveness and growth.

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    Structural Regulation

    The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

    HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

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    Structural Regulation

    RBI to Tighten LRS Rules to Prevent Wealth from Moving Overseas

    By Editors | 14/06/2025

    The RBI plans to tighten its remittance rules to curb the outward movement of passive wealth and protect India’s FX reserves.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025

    Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

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    Structural Regulation

    ACCC Clears Allianz Takeover of RAA Insurance in Australia

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

    The ACCC said the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in South Australia’s insurance market.

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    Structural Regulation

    SFC Proposes Measures to Prevent Use of Misleading Business Names

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2025

    SFC proposes to expand the list of restricted words and phrases that cannot be used by unlicensed firms in their business names.

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    Structural Regulation

    Japan’s FSA to Revise REITs Rules to Include Data Centre Equipment

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

    The rules will allow Japanese REITs to count data centre equipment like cooling systems and backup power as real estate assets.

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    Trading & Investment

    New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

    Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA  will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

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    Structural Regulation

    New SEC Chief Outlines Plan to Revive Philippine Capital Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    New Chairman and CEO Francis Lim announced the formation of specialised working groups to advise on streamlining regulation to encourage more listings.

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    Alternative Markets

    Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

    ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.

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