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    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch Next Gen Trading Engine ‘Iris-ST’ in 2027

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

    SGX is also seeking market feedback on proposed rule changes to enhance market efficiency, risk controls, and system resilience.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore Updates Tax Laws to Stay Globally Competitive

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    Parliament passed the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill to align with global minimum tax rules, enhance corporate incentives, and provide rebates supporting sustainability and individuals.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong SFC Secures First Jail Sentence for Finfluencer

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

    A financial influencer has been imprisoned for six weeks for providing unlicensed investment advice on a paid Telegram group.

    Trading & Investment

    Pakistan Allows Brokers to Operate Trading Accounts for Minors

    By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

    New rules developed under SECP guidance outline broker compliance, funding, and trading prohibitions for under-18s' accounts.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Names First Cohort of “MyABE” Local Champions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

    Malaysia has launched the new initiative to recognise and support local companies with strong regional presence or high growth potential across ASEAN.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NSE to Introduce Pre-Open Session for Derivatives Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

    NSE will launch a pre-open session for equity derivatives on 8 December, aiming to improve price discovery and market stability in futures and options trading.

    Cybersecurity

    SEBI Targets Algo, Cyber Risks; Urges Proactive Controls

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    SEBI chief calls on firms to move beyond checklists to tackle new risks from technology and third-party vendors.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Taps Yuan Market with Debut 'Dim Sum' Bond

    By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

    Jakarta raised CNH 6 billion from its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, attracting strong demand from Asia Pacific and onshore Chinese investors.

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