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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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Sues AustralianSuper for Breaching Regulatory Obligations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2025

    AustralianSuper allegedly failed to process death benefit claims and pay members’ benefits in a timely manner.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Remove Restrictions on Bank Investment in Kimchi Bonds

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/03/2025

    South Korea will also raise the cap on financial institutions’ foreign exchange derivatives trading with domestic companies.

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    Trading & Investment

    RBI Expands Oversight of Offshore Interest Rate Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    RBI has asked lenders to expand reporting of offshore interest rate derivative trades with hopes of bringing more trades onshore.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Targets Capital Markets Growth Through Tech Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2025

    The CSRC will improve listing standards to accommodate tech ventures. The PBOC launched a dedicated “Tech Board” in the bond market.

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    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Reprimand Over 2023 Rights Issue Termination

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    Mercury Securities did not conduct proper due diligence to ensure the proposed use of proceeds from the rights issue would not negatively affect investors.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX Adds 3 More Hong Kong Stocks to SDR Portfolio

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    SGX has added three more HK-listed companies to its SDR lineup. More SDRs linked to Thai and Hong Kong companies will be introduced by mid 2025.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBA: Find Common Ground on Decommissioning BECS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

    The RBA found insufficient industry coordination, planning and certainty regarding decommissioning the BECS.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Completes Regulatory Changes for Resuming Short Selling

    By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

    The FSC will temporarily expand its designation system for stocks with overheated short selling to mitigate volatility when the ban is lifted on 31 March.

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    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Adds SET to List of Recognised Stock Exchanges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

    The decision means companies with a primary listing in Thailand can apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar Central Bank Launches National QR Code Standard

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025

    MMQR will make transactions more efficient and accessible, reduce dependency on cash, and better align with global trends.

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