Uncategorised

APRA Releases Retirement Product Performance Data

27/06/2025

The published data provides insights into superannuation product performance, including fees and returns.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Principles Release Guidance on Sustainable Bonds for Nature

27/06/2025

A new practitioner’s guide and other updates aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in the sustainable bond market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mainland Broker Guotai Junan Secures Hong Kong Crypto Approval

26/06/2025

Guotai Junan has become the first mainland brokerage to receive the SFC’s approval to provide crypto trading services.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Extends Market Hours for Call Money and Repo Transactions

26/06/2025

RBI extends call money and repo market hours to boost efficiency, facilitate market development, and align with global practices.

Sanctions

FinCEN Targets Mexican FIs, Citing Fentanyl-Related China Links

26/06/2025

US Treasury has targeted two banks and one brokerage for facilitating the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Reinstates Normal Trading Rules After Ceasefire Declared

25/06/2025

The SET has reverted to its normal ceiling and floor limits and dynamic price band after tightening its rules two days earlier.

Securities / Derivatives

CDSL: Modernising India’s Capital Markets with Technology

24/06/2025

Managing Director and CEO Nehal Vora discusses how CDSL has leveraged technology to modernise India’s capital markets and facilitate growth.

AML / KYC

US Fed Terminates 2015 Action Against China Construction Bank

23/06/2025

The Federal Reserve terminated a 2015 written agreement with China Construction Bank after improvements in AML compliance.

Capital / Liquidity

ADB Approves $500m Loan for Bangladesh Banking Sector Reforms

22/06/2025

ADB has approved a USD 500 million loan to help Bangladesh strengthen its banking sector, tackle non-performing loans, and promote financial inclusion.