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ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services
29/06/2025
The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX
29/06/2025
Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.
Securities / Derivatives
US CFTC Extends Reporting Relief for Foreign Swaps Dealers
29/06/2025
The CFTC has again extended swap reporting relief for foreign dealers, replacing a fixed 2025 deadline with an indefinite timeframe.
China Revises Regulations for Money Brokerage Companies
29/06/2025
The revised regulations expand the permitted business scope for money brokerage firms, allowing them to facilitate transactions in more markets.
Taiwan Combatting FX Speculation by Foreign Investors
28/06/2025
Taiwan’s central bank is combatting a currency speculation strategy that involves simultaneously buying Taiwanese ETFs and inverse ETFs.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Expands Portfolio Rebalancing Rule for Mutual Funds
28/06/2025
SEBI has expanded the mandated portfolio rebalancing rule to cover passive breaches in actively managed mutual fund schemes.
Market Infrastructure
US Bill Seeks Increased Transparency in China’s Exchange Rate Practices
28/06/2025
The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act aims to hold China accountable for its currency policies through increased IMF scrutiny.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Involved in Share Sale Scams
28/06/2025
HK police have arrested eight individuals in connection with two phishing schemes targeting over 130 investors, resulting in HK$46 million in losses.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Seizes Cryptocurrency from Unregistered Exchanges
27/06/2025
South Korean authorities seized KRW 4.5 billion in cryptocurrency from unregistered exchanges in a crackdown on illicit activities.
Capital / Liquidity
Malaysian Debt Collection Industry Launches Professional Association
27/06/2025
Malaysia’s debt collection industry has formed an association to promote ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and professional standards.
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