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    Market Data & Technology

    SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2025

    SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.

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    Trading & Investment

    ACLEDA Becomes Intermediary for Cambodian Government Bonds

    By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

    ACLEDA Bank is the first commercial bank in Cambodia authorised to act as an intermediary for government securities.

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    Credit Risk

    PBOC Urges FIs to Strengthen Support for Private Enterprises

    By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

    FIs are asked to strengthen their service capabilities, diversify financing channels, and increase their allocation of financial resources to private enterprises.

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    ESG Data

    ASEAN Exchanges Seek Regional Sustainability Data Infrastructure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

    ASEAN Exchanges seek to develop a centralised sustainability data infrastructure for the region, and a marketplace for technology-based sustainability solutions

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    Trading & Investment

    SFC to Relax Position Limits for Key Derivatives Contracts

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

    In a bid to support market growth, the SFC is proposing to lift position limits for futures and options contracts available on three indices.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea Tightens Rules to Prevent Mis-Selling of Investment Products

    By Thisanka Siripala | 27/02/2025

    Only designated banks will be allowed to sell complex investment products, only using sales channels that are separated from standard banking services.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea: Resumption of Short-selling to Include All Stocks

    By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2025

    When the ban is lifted on 31 March, investors will be able to short-sell any Korean stock, not just KOSPI 200 and Kosdaq 150 stocks.

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    Market Abuse

    SEBI Proposes to Revise Derivatives Market Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

    The changes include lower position limits for stock derivatives and stricter eligibility criteria for index derivatives.

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    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Unveils New Measures to Boost Status as Global Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

    HKEX is preparing for T+1 settlement and planning a new listing channel for technology firms. Government to issue new policy statement on virtual assets.

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    Trading & Investment

    IDX Launches Foreign Index Futures to Enhance Market Appeal

    By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

    IDX partnered with MSCI to launch Foreign Index Futures based on the MSCI Hong Kong Listed Large Cap index.

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