Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Streamlines IPO Process for Faster Listings in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

ASIC has adopted a new approach to cut processing times for prospectus reviews and reduce administrative burdens for IPO hopefuls.

Structural Regulation

Singapore to Block Websites of Two Unlicensed Online Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

From 20 June, the Singapore public will not be able to access Octa and XM’s online platforms as they don’t have the requisite licences.

Trading & Investment

TPEx Expands Structured Bond Sales for Corporate Fundraising

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taipei Exchange’s policy shift aims to boost corporate fundraising by expanding access to structured international bond sales.

Structural Regulation

FSS Korea Uncovers Violations by Quasi-Investment Advisory Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The FSS uncovered widespread non-compliance among quasi-investment advisory firms, including reporting violations and unregistered advisory activities.

Payments & Settlements

China, UAE to Advance Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

China’s CIPS and CBUAE to develop a cross-border payment connectivity programme that provides local currency clearing services for FIs in the MENA region.

Structural Regulation

SET Proposes Adjustments to Free Float and IPO Rules

By Editors | 09/06/2025

The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.

Trading & Investment

MCX Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Futures Contract

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The new contract will help power producers, distribution companies, and large consumers manage price volatility and financial risks.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Mulls Tweaks to Listing Regime Amid US-China Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.