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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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