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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Warns Public Against ‘Opinion Trading’ Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2025

    SEBI warned that ‘opinion trading platforms’ fall outside its regulatory remit, offer no investor protection, and may be operating illegally.

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    Structural Regulation

    China Publishes Revised Draft of Arbitration Law

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    The revisions aim to improve the foreign-related arbitration system, strengthen arbitration supervision, and more closely align with international best practices

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    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS to Commence Inspections of Asset Managers in Mid-May

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    The on-site inspections are expected to focus on the appropriateness of collateral assets, credit risk, fees for synthetic ETFs, and arrangements with liquidity providers.

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    Structural Regulation

    Philippines to End A/B Classification of Listed Company Shares

    By Editors | 03/05/2025

    Industry says phasing out the A/B share classification structure will make it simpler for investors and improve liquidity, while removing a source of arbitrage

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    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Local Companies Research Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

    Bursa RISE+ will increase visibility for PLCs, private firms, and pre-IPO candidates by increasing research coverage and access for the investing public.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Regulators Taking Forward Review of Listing Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/05/2025

    Christopher Hui told LegCo that the SFC and HKEX are taking forward a comprehensive review on reforming the listing regime.

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    Trading & Investment

    SFC to Implement Higher Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

    By Editors | 01/05/2025

    Proposal to increase position limits for HSI, HSCEI, and HSTECH-linked derivatives received “strong support” from respondents to February consultation.

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    Market Abuse

    FSS Korea Probes Illegal Short Selling by Smaller Investment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

    The FSS is looking into illegal short selling practices by smaller domestic and foreign firms that occurred before the November 2023 ban.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

    The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.

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    Trading & Investment

    SET to Extend Trading Hours for American and European DRs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

    Investors will be able to trade depositary receipts during both day and night sessions. DRx instruments will be merged with their corresponding DRs.

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