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    Structural Regulation

    US SEC Considers Narrowing Foreign Private Issuer Definition

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

    The US SEC is considering revising its foreign private issuer rules amid concerns over disclosure and regulatory arbitrage, particularly affecting […]

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    Trading & Investment

    Cambodia to Launch New Instruments to Support Infrastructure Projects

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    The introduction of infrastructure debt securities is expected to deepen the country’s bond market and finance its $36b infrastructure master plan.

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    Trading & Investment

    SSE to Optimise Index System, Launch New Index on 16 June

    By Editors | 05/06/2025

    Both the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges are optimising their index systems. A new SSE 580 index will enhance market coverage for small-cap stocks.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The passage of CMEPA, designed to modernise investment taxation and boost financial inclusion, is expected to increase activity on the local stock market.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Charts Course for Enhancing Australia’s Capital Markets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

    ASIC outlines plans to reform public and private capital markets, seeking to address concerns around retail investor access and the cost of listing.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Automates Pledge Invocation Process to Ease Broker Burden

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    SEBI is overhauling the margin pledge process to automate the invocation and sale of client securities, to ensure faster realisation of funds.

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    Trading & Investment

    KRX to Launch After-Hours Session for Derivatives on 9 June

    By Editors | 04/06/2025

    The new after-hours session will run for 12 hours, which is one hour longer than the current arrangement with Eurex.

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    Cryptocurrency

    South Korea Election Result Signals Potential Shift in Policy Landscape

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    Lee Jae-myung’s election win sparks hopes for crypto-friendly policies. Broader financial reforms also loom.

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    Structural Regulation

    Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.

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    Market Abuse

    KRX Detects First Illegal Short-Selling Case Since NSDS Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The case has dispelled some doubts about the reliability and accuracy of the new Naked Short Selling Detection System.

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