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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.
Trading & Investment
MAS Expert Group Proposes Measures to Boost Equities Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/02/2025
The Equities Market Review Group has proposed the introduction of tax incentives to attract more Singapore listings and incentivise funds to invest in domestic equities.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Updates Guidance on No-Action Letter and Relief Applications
By Thisanka Siripala | 14/02/2025
ASIC said it has improved and simplified its guidance regarding relief and no-action letters by centralising related guidance and amending outdated references
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Permits Use of Crypto for Wealth Verification Under CIES
By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2025
Cryptocurrency can be used in the wealth verification process to apply for the visa but is not among the “permissible assets” required to maintain the CIES visa status.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Securities Association Calls for “Reasonable” Securities Transaction Tax
By Mark Johnston | 14/02/2025
Taiwan will face the issue of whether to extend securities transaction tax rates each year, causing uncertainties in the market.
Trading & Investment
Korea Exchange Ends Partnership With Eurex
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025
The Eurex/KRX link will become obsolete when KRX extends its trading hours to include the European trading day.
Payments & Settlements
MAS, ABS to Form New Entity to Govern Singapore Payments System
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025
Administration and governance of Singapore’s various payment schemes will be consolidated under a new entity.
Structural Regulation
Korea FSS Emphasises Stability and Innovation in 2025 Business Plan
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/02/2025
A major component of the plan is the modernisation of Korea’s capital market, including supporting the introduction of new investment products
Trading & Investment
RBI Allows SEBI-registered Non-bank Brokers Access to NDS-OM
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025
Non-bank brokers can directly access NDS-OM on behalf of clients. This is expected to enhance retail trading of G-Secs.
Cryptocurrency
Japan Considers Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Firms
By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025
The proposed framework would require crypto firms to disclose financial and operational information like publicly traded companies.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Announces Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports
By Editors | 12/02/2025
Exemptions previously granted to certain countries will end and the duty rate on aluminium increases from 12 March.
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