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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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SFC, HKMA Issue Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

    The documents provide clarifications and address concerns on the implementation of the updated OTC derivatives reporting requirements commencing in September.

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    Trading & Investment

    BSP Broadens Access to Foreign Exchange Hedging Instruments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025

    The BSP has implemented reforms to broaden Filipinos’ access to hedging instruments involving the Philippine peso

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    Structural Regulation

    India’s NSE Revises Criteria for SME Migration to Main Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2025

    The NSE has announced thresholds for capital, revenue, profitability, and regulatory compliance, effective 1 May 2025.

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    Structural Regulation

    China NFRA Announces Regulatory Work Plan for 2025

    By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2025

    The work plan includes a regulatory overhaul in the trust sector, as well as the introduction of new rules on product suitability, information disclosure, cybersecurity, and custody.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Culture and Conduct as the New Moat in APAC’s Wealth Sector

    By Mary Leung | 28/04/2025

    Traditional competitive advantages are fading in APAC’s booming wealth management sector, making a strong client-centric culture the new key to success, writes Mary Leung.

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    Payments & Settlements

    US Criticises Indonesia Over QR Code Payment System

    By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025

    USTR says US companies were not adequately informed about or invited to share views on QRIS policy-making.

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    Market Data & Technology

    Sri Lanka to Adopt XBRL for Reporting by Listed Companies

    By Editors | 26/04/2025

    The Colombo Stock Exchange said it will adopt a phased approach for implementation, starting with interim financial statements in early 2026.

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    Trading & Investment

    SET to Launch ‘Auto Pause’ Mechanism to Safeguard Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

    The new Auto Pause mechanism, starting 6 May, will temporarily halt trading in individual securities experiencing abnormal order volumes.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

    SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.

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    Market Data & Technology

    China Issues New Bond Valuation Guidelines for Interbank Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025

    NAFMII’s guidelines aim to standardise the valuation process, emphasising transparency, independence, objectivity, prudence and fair competition.

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