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

    China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.

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    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange Launches Shanghai Rubber Futures Contract

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

    The contract will allow investors, including international participants, to trade Shanghai rubber prices without exposure to the yuan.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Opens Applications Under New Re-domiciliation Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2025

    AXA has become the first company to announced plans to use the new regime to re-domicile from Bermuda to Hong Kong.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Korea to Introduce Self-Regulation for Payment Gateway Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

    PG companies will be required to safeguard a minimum of 60 percent of their settlement funds through bank deposits, trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

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    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

    SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.

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    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Establishes Steering Committee to Develop IFCs

    By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

    Ho Chi Minh City would focus on traditional financial services while Danang would specialise in areas like green finance, trade facilitation, and fintech.

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    Structural Regulation

    JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

    Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.

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    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Courts Family Offices with Tax Breaks to Boost Capital Market

    By Editors | 24/05/2025

    SC official promotes incentives, including zero-tax rate and visa schemes, to attract single family offices to Forest City.

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    Liquidity Risk

    BOE Updates Rules for International Banks Operating in the UK

    By Editors | 24/05/2025

    PRA clarifies expectations for international branches, seeking to balance openness with financial stability concerns.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australian Super Tax Reform Faces Pushback Despite Election Win

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

    The government’s plan to increase tax on high superannuation balances is meeting with resistance.

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