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    Structural Regulation

    Korea FSS Emphasises Stability and Innovation in 2025 Business Plan

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/02/2025

    A major component of the plan is the modernisation of Korea’s capital market​​, including supporting the introduction of new investment products

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    Trading & Investment

    China Allows Insurers to Invest in Gold for the First Time

    By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

    China’s NFRA has launched a pilot programme permitting ten major insurance firms to invest up to one percent of their assets in gold.

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    Trading & Investment

    RBI Allows SEBI-registered Non-bank Brokers Access to NDS-OM

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

    Non-bank brokers can directly access NDS-OM on behalf of clients. This is expected to enhance retail trading of G-Secs.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea’s FSS Issues Advisory on Misleading ETF Advertisements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

    An FSS review of 252 ETF advertisements found exaggerated claims, inappropriate wording and omission of key information.

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    Trading & Investment

    New Zealand Unveils Changes to Investor Visa Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

    The changes broaden the scope of acceptable investments, reduce barriers to investment, and incentivise more active investments.

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    Sustainable Finance

    CSRC to Develop Five Areas of Capital Market Activity

    By Editors | 11/02/2025

    New guidelines aim to promote investment in cutting-edge fields, and encourage more green products including futures and options.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI to Review Trading, Settlement Timings of Financial Markets

    By Editors | 10/02/2025

    A working group will review trading and settlement timings for RBI-regulated financial markets such as interest rate and FX markets.

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    Tokenisation

    GDF-FIX Alliance Creates Bridge to Tokenised Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

    GDF and FIX members have demonstrated the ability to connect to blockchain-based assets using FIX-based TradFi platforms.

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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong FSDC Signs Pact with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2025

    The MoU focuses on mutual cooperation, information exchange, and the promotion of innovative financial products and services.

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    Credit Risk

    RBI Cuts Interest Rates and Defers New Banking Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2025

    The interest rate cut is the first in nearly five years. Implementation of three major banking regulations will be deferred.

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