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    SET Launches Campaign to Train Financial Content Creators

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

    The campaign aimed to train digital influencers in financial literacy, turning them into trusted advocates for smarter money management.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Introduces Private Equity Incentives in M&A Reform

    By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

    CSRC unveils a major overhaul of its rules on mergers and acquisitions, aiming to boost private equity participation and streamline capital flows.

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    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

    Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.

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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan President Seeks Establishment of Sovereign Wealth Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

    President Lai Ching-te said the fund would involve cooperation with private enterprises to strengthen Taiwan’s international connections.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea Tightens Disclosure Rules for Newly Listed Firms, Private Placements

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

    New regulations, effective from 22 July 2025, aim to improve investors’ access to information and protect shareholder rights.

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    Structural Regulation

    CFTC Clarifies Substituted Compliance Procedures for Non-US Swap Entities

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

    New guidance details how CFTC will handle potential breaches of foreign rules by registered non-US swap market participants.

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    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Orders Inspections at Banks Engaged in Gold Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

    SBV ordered to take measures to stabilise domestic gold market to prevent instability in exchange rates, interest rates, and the broader monetary and financial systems.

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    Trading & Investment

    SHFE Considers Opening Nickel Contract to Foreign Participants

    By Editors | 21/05/2025

    The move aims to boost liquidity and international participation in China’s nickel market, while offering an alternative to the LME contract.

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    Trading & Investment

    SET Eyes Global Tech Listings with New Trading Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2025

    The SET hopes to attract innovative “new economy” companies as part of its efforts to rejuvenate the Thai capital markets.

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    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch First GBA Indexes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2025

    The indexes will comprise constituents listed on the SZSE as well as HK-listed securities eligible for trading under Stock Connect.

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