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Securities / Derivatives
Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs
24/12/2025
The finance ministry is considering new incentives to channel household wealth into JGBs as the central bank reduces its bond purchases.
AML / KYC
Philippines SEC Overhauls Beneficial Ownership Rules to Curb Illicit Finance
24/12/2025
New framework sets a 20 percent reporting threshold and introduces an online registry to boost transparency and combat financial crime.
Securities / Derivatives
India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs
24/12/2025
The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.
Fintech / Regtech
India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access
24/12/2025
The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.
Fintech / Regtech
India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success
24/12/2025
Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.
Market Infrastructure
China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law
24/12/2025
The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts
24/12/2025
Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.
Market Infrastructure
China Drafts Guidance for Personal Data Flows Between Mainland and Macau
24/12/2025
New draft rules aim to create a streamlined certification mechanism for personal information transfers within the Greater Bay Area.
Fintech / Regtech
China Finalises Rules for Unified Social Credit Identifier for Organisations
24/12/2025
New measures mandate a unique, lifelong code for all legal entities, aiming to streamline regulation and support the national social credit system.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC to Exempt Non-Cleared Equity Options From Margin Rules
24/12/2025
The SFC will indefinitely suspend margin requirements for certain OTC derivatives to prevent regulatory arbitrage and align with the EU and UK.
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