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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
JSDA Investigates Brokerages Over Unsuitable Bond Sales
By Editors | 15/06/2025
The probe is said to be focused on client suitability, sales practices, and over-reporting of investor demand by FIs.

Emerging Prudential Risks
SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2025
Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.

Trading & Investment
BNM Set for Full Rollout of Qualified Resident Investor Programme
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025
BNM will fully implement the QRI Programme from 1 July 2025, following a successful pilot that brought in over USD 1 billion in inflows.

Trading & Investment
New Reforms to Open Shenzhen’s Doors to HK-Listed Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025
Hong Kong listed companies that are registered in the GBA will be able to also pursue listings on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Cybersecurity
MAS Sets Deadline for Mandatory 2FA on Online Financial Platforms
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025
MAS has set a 12 September 2025 deadline for financial institutions to implement 2FA. Other safeguards include prompt notifications and strong password policies.

Structural Regulation
New SEC Chief Outlines Plan to Revive Philippine Capital Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025
New Chairman and CEO Francis Lim announced the formation of specialised working groups to advise on streamlining regulation to encourage more listings.

Trading & Investment
HK Exchange Issues Warning Against “Non-Standard” Networking Tech
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025
Prohibited activities include packet splitting and deliberate transmission of corrupt network packets, among others.

Trading & Investment
PSE Signs MoU Establishing Partnership with Taipei Exchange
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025
PSE and TPEx will cooperate on SME market incubation, ESG practices, ETFs, and bond and equity derivatives.

Structural Regulation
GIFT City Regulator Proposes Refinements to Global Access Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025
Revised proposals introduce clearer participant classification, lower net worth thresholds and tighter client protection norms.

Credit Risk
China Chengxin Launches Global Yuan Debt Rating Scale
By Editors | 10/06/2025
China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co Ltd launches first global yuan debt rating scale, citing shift in global financial landscape.
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