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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
Four Firms Apply for Internet-Only Bank Licences in Korea
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/04/2025
A final decision on the preliminary licensing is expected in June 2025, pending review by the FSS and an independent external assessment committee.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Implements Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Limits
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
From 1 April 2025, exchanges must take at least four position snapshots daily. However, SEBI breaches will not result in penalties until further notice.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Extends Cybersecurity Compliance Deadline Again
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
SEBI has extended the deadline for REs to implement the cybersecurity framework until 30 June 2025, providing additional time for compliance.
Trading & Investment
South Korea Lifts Ban on Short-Selling
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
South Korea has lifted its ban on short-selling after implementing regulatory reforms including a new naked short-selling detecting system at KRX.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes New Guidelines for Expiry Days of Equity Derivatives
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The proposed new guidelines aim to reduce concentration risk, improve market stability, and enhance investor protection.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Launches New Banking Regulatory Document Repository
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2025
The new portals are designed to facilitate the dissemination of regulatory documents to the public and to AIs.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Updates Guidelines for Share Offerings by Unlisted Public Companies
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/04/2025
The guidelines address concerns over information quality, disclosure standards, and the offering of shares to retail investors.
Payments & Settlements
RBNZ Confirms Plans to Open ESAS to Nonbanks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025
The Exchange Settlement Account System will first open to licensed non-bank deposit takers in NZ, then to other entities that meet the access criteria.
Payments & Settlements
BNM Issues Policy Document for Improving Financial Inclusion
By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025
The policy requires financial firms to provide basic, low-cost deposit accounts to consumers, especially those in unserved and underserved segments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Finalises Rule Changes to Improve Retail Client Safeguards
By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025
Enhancements to pre and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients purchasing investment products will come into effect on 29 December 2025.
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