Structural Regulation

Cryptocurrency

US SEC Dropping Cases Against Coinbase, OpenSea

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

Coinbase said this is not just a victory for the company, but also for its customers, the US, and “individual freedom”.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Reconsiders 30pc Single Stock Weight Cap for ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

With TSMC now accounting for 37% of the Taiex, regulators are considering lifting the 30% cap on a single stock’s weighting in index-tracking ETFs.

Trading & Investment

Short-selling Should be Allowed on More Stocks: FSS Head

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

As Korea prepares to resume short-selling, FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun said investor confidence would improve if short-selling was allowed on a broader range of stocks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Federal Court Orders AustralianSuper to Pay A$27m Penalty

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

AustralianSuper failed to merge duplicate accounts, resulting in members incurring redundant administration fees, insurance premiums, and lost investment earnings.

Payments & Settlements

China Allows Hong Kong and Macau Banks to Offer Card Services

By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2025

Mainland branches of Hong Kong and Macau banks will be permitted to offer card services to individual customers, government departments, and corporate clients.

Trading & Investment

Thailand to Impose Limits on Short Selling and High Frequency Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/02/2025

Short selling and HFT practices will only be allowed for stocks in the SET100 Index. The SET hopes this will bring greater market stability.

Market Abuse

Japan Extends Insider Trading Regulations to Venture Funds

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/02/2025

Provisions also allow investment corporations to acquire their own units if pre-approved in their rules and with investor consent.

Structural Regulation

China to Promote Fair Competition for Private Sector Enterprises

By Mark Johnston | 21/02/2025

New measures will help private enterprises participate in national initiatives and enhance their access to key sectors and affordable financing

Cryptocurrency

SFC Grants Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licence to Bullish

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The SFC has granted Bullish a licence to operate as a VATP, making it the 10th licence applicant to receive this approval.