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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Limits Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/05/2025

    SEBI is mandating that equity derivatives must expire only on Tuesdays or Thursdays. NSE and BSE are both expected to choose Tuesday as their expiry day.

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    Trading & Investment

    China to Implement Tech Finance Reforms to Boost Innovation Funding

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

    Chinese regulators are expanding bond market initiatives and increasing lending support for science and technology sectors.

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    Structural Regulation

    China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Lifts Stock Market Short Selling Restrictions

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    Taiwan’s FSC removes short selling curbs imposed in April, citing stabilised market conditions after Trump tariff uncertainties.

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    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange to Launch New Currency Futures in April 2026

    By Editors | 27/05/2025

    OSE will list USD/JPY, CNY/JPY, and EUR/JPY futures in April 2026, offering investors a new hedging tool with both day and night sessions.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China, Indonesia to Expand Local Currency Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    Indonesia and China signed a series of wide-ranging agreements to boost economic cooperation, including deepening sovereign wealth fund collaboration.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh Sets Out Five Initiatives in Capital Market Reform Plan

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    A five-point action plan includes listing profitable SOEs and MNCs, and encouraging bond or IPOs rather syndicated bank lending.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Announces New Rules for Key Personnel Appointments at MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    The procedures for appointing and removing KMPs have been tightened, and a cooling-off period introduced for those joining rival institutions.

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