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    Trading & Investment

    China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

    New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.

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    Structural Regulation

    IFC Examines Feasibility of Securitisation Market in Bangladesh

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

    The IFC is studying the possible establishment of a securitisation market in Bangladesh, though experts say foundation elements are lacking.

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    Trading & Investment

    DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

    The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.

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    Climate Risk

    Korea Exchange to Launch Carbon Futures in 2026 – Reports

    By Thisanka Siripala | 25/06/2025

    A consignment trading system will launch in the latter half of 2025 ahead of a full market launch of the new contracts in 2026.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

    Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

    Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.

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    Trading & Investment

    SET Reinstates Normal Trading Rules After Ceasefire Declared

    By Editors | 25/06/2025

    The SET has reverted to its normal ceiling and floor limits and dynamic price band after tightening its rules two days earlier.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX Eyes Expansion of Emerging Market Currency Offerings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

    SGX is strengthening its global presence with the launch of BRL futures, growth in its T+1 trading session, and plans to invest further in digitisation.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    South Korea Boosts Market Monitoring Amid Middle East Tensions

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

    KRX announced the formation of an “Emergency Market Operations Committee” to prepare for potential market volatility.

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    Structural Regulation

    Japan FSA Finalises Rule Change for Proprietary Trading Systems

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

    The FSA is removing the volume-based reporting requirements for PTS authorisation because there are other transparency measures in place.

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