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    Trading & Investment

    Saudi Arabia Considers Listing Hong Kong AI and Biotech ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

    The Saudi exchange is considering listing ETFs tracking Hong Kong’s AI and biotechnology sectors, as well as depositary receipts of HK companies.

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    Structural Regulation

    Cambodian Rating Agency Approved for Operations in Laos

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    The Rating Agency of Cambodia has received approval to operate in Laos, as securities regulators in both countries work to deepen ties.

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    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank Partner to Ease Foreign Investment

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    Sri Lanka’s CDS and Sampath Bank collaborate to streamline foreigner onboarding, aiming to boost investment in Sri Lankan capital markets.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korean Banks Receive Approval to Advance Vietnam Expansion Plans

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    IBK received a confirmation letter allowing it to initiate the process of establishing a Vietnam subsidiary. KDB received a similar letter regarding a new branch.

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    Trading & Investment

    ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

    By Editors | 03/06/2025

    ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

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    Structural Regulation

    SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

    The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Fines MCX for Late Disclosure of Technology Expenditure

    By Editors | 01/06/2025

    MCX paid significantly higher costs than anticipated to implement a new trading platform, but didn’t disclose the amounts paid in a timely manner.

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    Structural Regulation

    Japan Considers Goodwill Accounting Overhaul to Boost Startup Investment

    By Editors | 01/06/2025

    Japan considers ending mandatory goodwill amortisation to encourage startup acquisitions and align with global accounting norms.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Announces Collaboration to Facilitate ETF Listings

    By Editors | 30/05/2025

    The initiative aims to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying ETFs on Bursa Malaysia and broaden the options available to Malaysian investors.

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    Alternative Markets

    Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

    By Editors | 30/05/2025

    The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

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