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

    Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

    Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

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    Trading & Investment

    SSE to Optimise Index System, Launch New Index on 16 June

    By Editors | 05/06/2025

    Both the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges are optimising their index systems. A new SSE 580 index will enhance market coverage for small-cap stocks.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The passage of CMEPA, designed to modernise investment taxation and boost financial inclusion, is expected to increase activity on the local stock market.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Grants In-principle Approval to Three Global Payment Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The approvals for PayPal, Worldline and Wise are aimed at strengthening India’s outbound payments infrastructure and supporting exporters.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Charts Course for Enhancing Australia’s Capital Markets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

    ASIC outlines plans to reform public and private capital markets, seeking to address concerns around retail investor access and the cost of listing.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Prepares Capital Market Reform Roadmap

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

    The regulator distilled six capital market themes to guide its next steps, including streamlining IPO processes and the role of pension funds in shaping capital flows.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Automates Pledge Invocation Process to Ease Broker Burden

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    SEBI is overhauling the margin pledge process to automate the invocation and sale of client securities, to ensure faster realisation of funds.

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    Structural Regulation

    RBI Signals Greater Openness to Foreign Ownership in Indian Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The RBI is reportedly considering permitting foreign financial institutions to acquire larger stakes in Indian banks.

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    Trading & Investment

    KRX to Launch After-Hours Session for Derivatives on 9 June

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The new after-hours session will run for 12 hours, which is one hour longer than the current arrangement with Eurex.

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    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.

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