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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    Payments & Settlements

    Australian Banks Agree to Pause Rural Branch Closures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025

    Banks to pause rural branch closures until 2027 and also make their services available via Australia Post.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Suspends Activities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

    Acting Director Russell Vought directed employees to stay home and pause all CFPB investigations and enforcement actions.

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    Market Data & Technology

    Korea Enhances DART Platform to Accommodate Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2025

    The FSS expects the expanded scope of English disclosure information on the DART platform to help resolve the Korea discount

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Updates Education Requirements for Financial Advisers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2025

    The reforms will create a more sustainable education pathway and help address the current supply shortage of financial advisers.

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    Trading & Investment

    New Zealand Unveils Changes to Investor Visa Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

    The changes broaden the scope of acceptable investments, reduce barriers to investment, and incentivise more active investments.

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    Sustainable Finance

    CSRC to Develop Five Areas of Capital Market Activity

    By Editors | 11/02/2025

    New guidelines aim to promote investment in cutting-edge fields, and encourage more green products including futures and options.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Seeks Industry Feedback on BNPL Regulatory Guide

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

    The proposed regulatory guide outlines the obligations for low cost credit contracts and BNPL contracts under the consumer credit regime.

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    Alternative Markets

    FSC Korea Grants Final Approval for ATS Launch on 4 March

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

    The FSC said the ATS launch will bring about extended trading hours, more diverse order types, and lower transaction costs for investors.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Pressure Forces Panama to Quit Belt and Road Initiative

    By Editors | 09/02/2025

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly threatened “necessary measures” against Panama if it did not reduce Chinese influence in the Panama Canal.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong FSDC Signs Pact with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2025

    The MoU focuses on mutual cooperation, information exchange, and the promotion of innovative financial products and services.

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