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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Authorises BNP Paribas to Serve High-Asset Customers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

    The FSC said BNP Paribas will facilitate the introduction of international wealth management experience into Taiwan, thereby promoting the development of the industry.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves DCE’s Registration of Benzene Futures and Options

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2025

    The DCE said the launch will enrich the risk management “toolbox” for the chemical industry and increase China’s influence on international prices.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Japan FSA Publishes Findings from Carbon Market Study Group

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

    New report outlines considerations to improve the transparency and financial integrity of carbon credit transactions in Japan.

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    Trading & Investment

    HK Fund Manager Publishes Research on Enhancing ETF Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

    Hang Seng Investment Management outlines strategies and recommendations to help enhance Hong Kong’s ETF market, focusing on three key areas.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Changes to Accredited Investor Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2025

    SEBI proposes allowing KRAs to act as accreditation bodies and streamlining verification processes for sophisticated investors in alternative investment products.

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    Market Abuse

    China Tightens Bond Underwriting Rules to Curb Unfair Pricing

    By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2025

    NAFMII moves to boost transparency in China’s bond market, targeting fee abuse and profit transfers.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Board Approves Raft of Capital Market Reform Measures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

    The measures will ease IPO norms, streamline institutional placements disclosures, and relax requirements for FPIs that exclusively invest in G-Secs.

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    Structural Regulation

    Thailand Awards Three Virtual Banks Licences

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2025

    Thailand has awarded virtual bank licences to three consortia, including one led by SCB X in partnership with China’s WeBank and Korea’s KakaoBank.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong ‘Actively Pursuing’ Closer Integration With Mainland

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/06/2025

    Hong Kong will continue to explore further enhancements to the WMC scheme and ways to broaden Hong Kong professionals’ entry into the Mainland market.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSC Korea to Investigate Fees Charged by Crypto Exchanges

    By Editors | 20/06/2025

    FSC to scrutinise cryptocurrency exchange fees, seeking to lower trading costs in line with President Lee Jae-myung’s agenda.

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