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Securities / Derivatives

NSE Eyes First Foreign Currency Equity Listings in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new mechanism is expected to open a new capital raising route for Indian companies with global ambitions, as well as foreign firms looking to tap into India.

Big Picture

Asset Servicing Firms Face Spiralling Costs by Delaying ISO 20022 - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2025

New report by The ValueExchange and SmartStream Technologies highlights that slow adoption of ISO 20022 is costing firms up to USD 21 million annually.

Enforcement

SEBI Penalises Former Exec of Axis Asset Management Company

By Mark Johnston | 12/07/2025

The former executive was found to have recommended specific stocks to relatives that closely resembled trades executed by Axis Mutual Fund.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Relaxes Startup Financing Rules for Banks

By Editors | 12/07/2025

Bangladesh Bank has raised loan limits and eased risk rules for lenders, requiring them to channel startup funds into a new, dedicated venture capital entity.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Bourse Urges Brokers to Expedite ChiNext IPOs

By Editors | 11/07/2025

The exchange has reportedly pledged to ease some listing requirements and speed up reviews to bolster the economy and counter a wave of Hong Kong listings.

Enforcement

Indian Court Dismisses Xiaomi’s Plea Against ED Action in FEMA Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

The Madras High court has allowed adjudication proceedings to continue, saying its interference in the case would be premature.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Beijing Issues Risk Warning on Stablecoin Fundraising Schemes

By Editors | 11/07/2025

A Beijing finance association has warned of illegal fundraising and Ponzi schemes using stablecoins amid a market frenzy.

ESG / Sustainability

SSFA Launches Industry Guide on Applying Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

The new guidance aims to strengthen transition financing across Southeast Asia by offering practical, industry-endorsed solutions.

Enforcement

Australian Court Dismisses Appeal By Unlicensed Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions were found to have charged over AUD 70 million in fees on AUD 34 million in loans through an unlawful model in a case brought by ASIC.