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

    HK SFC Agrees Funds Recognition Framework With Ireland

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

    The agreement allows the distribution of eligible HK and Irish public funds in each other’s markets via the new FASTrack process.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    Malaysia SC Signs Enhanced IOSCO Framework on Multilateral Cooperation  

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

    The SC signed IOSCO’s EMMoU, the global benchmark for international cooperation between securities and derivatives market regulators.

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    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

    The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.

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    Structural Regulation

    ISDA Proposes Reforms to Enhance CDS Determinations Process

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

    ISDA said a new governance committee will be established for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees.

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    Structural Regulation

    India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

    The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

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    Structural Regulation

    Māori Face Persistent Barriers to Capital Access, RBNZ Says

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

    RBNZ bulletin highlights persistent financial barriers for Māori entrepreneurs, including land collateral constraints and trust deficits.

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    Trading & Investment

    India’s First RMBS Listed via Bidding Route

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

    LIC Housing Finance raised INR 10 billion through residential mortgage-backed securities listed on the NSE.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Tightens Grip on Strategic Mineral Exports

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025

    China has vowed to strengthen its control over the supply chains of strategic minerals, aiming to safeguard national security and prevent illegal outflows.

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    Structural Regulation

    HK and Ontario Deepen Cross-Border Investment Management Supervision

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025

    The SFC and OSC will collaborate on the supervision of CIS investment managers operating in Hong Kong and Canada.

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    Structural Regulation

    India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

    The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.

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