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Capital / Liquidity
China Sets New Interest Rate Caps in High-cost Lending Crackdown
By Editors | 18/12/2025
Regulators are introducing a tiered interest rate system and have scrutinised US-listed platforms as part of a wider clampdown.

Securities / Derivatives
Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes 'One Share, One Lot' Rule Change
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025
Proposals aim to make investing more accessible, standardise lots to one share, and remove the odd lot market ahead of a 2026 system upgrade.

Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading
By Editors | 17/12/2025
HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours

Securities / Derivatives
Nasdaq Seeks Approval for 23/5 Trading to Meet Global Demand
By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025
Proposal for 23-hour weekday trading aims to meet international investor demand but has raised concerns over liquidity and market volatility.

Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025
Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.

Securities / Derivatives
S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market
By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025
Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

Trending
New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement
By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025
A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Regulator Unveils Major Equities Market Reforms
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025
The Equities Market Review Group has proposed an SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, a SGD 30 million “Value Unlock” package, and new EQDP managers.

Enforcement
US Prosecutors Charge Hong Kong Man Over False SEC Filings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025
The indictment alleges false SEC filings were used to create sham investment advisers for a "ramp-and-dump" ploy targeting US retail investors.

Fintech / Regtech
Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025
ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.
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