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

    Hong Kong Regulators Taking Forward Review of Listing Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

    Christopher Hui told LegCo that the SFC and HKEX are taking forward a comprehensive review on reforming the listing regime.

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    Payments & Settlements

    ACCC Authorises AusPayNet, AP+ to Engage on Payments Infrastructure 

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

    ACCC has given AusPayNet, AP+ and others interim approval to share information relating to the future development of Australia’s payments infrastructure.

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    Trading & Investment

    SFC to Implement Higher Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

    By Editors | 01/05/2025

    Proposal to increase position limits for HSI, HSCEI, and HSTECH-linked derivatives received “strong support” from respondents to February consultation.

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    Structural Regulation

    RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Use RAVAAH Portal from 1 May

    By Editors | 01/05/2025

    PRAVAAH is a centralised web-based platform launched in May 2024 for regulated entities to submit applications for authorisations, licences, and approvals.

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    Structural Regulation

    NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

    NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.

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    Structural Regulation

    SFC Set to Formally Adopt Fast Track Authorisation Process for Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    The SFC will formally adopt FASTrack from 5 May following “smooth” implementation and “positive feedback” from applicants during the 6-month pilot.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Issues Draft Circular on Adoption of ISO 20022 Standard

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    The BSP says all participants of payment systems must adopt the ISO 20022 messaging standard for each specific business function.

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    Trading & Investment

    SET to Extend Trading Hours for American and European DRs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

    Investors will be able to trade depositary receipts during both day and night sessions. DRx instruments will be merged with their corresponding DRs.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASX Set to Review Shareholder Approval Rules for M&A

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    ASX will review its listing rules on shareholder approvals for listed company mergers, focusing on reverse takeovers.

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    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Forms New Panel to Advance Digital Trade Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

    The new expert panel will formulate a roadmap for digitising cargo data so that it may be integrated into the CDI platform.

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