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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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