Market Infrastructure

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Tightens Bank Cyber Rules After BI-FAST Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    Indonesia's financial regulators are inspecting banks and demanding stronger controls after organised criminals exploited internal weaknesses to steal an estimated IDR 200 billion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Exchange to Extend Kill Switch Mechanism to Bond Market

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    The exchange will gain authority to cancel problematic orders and suspend trading from February following similar measures for equities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

    Market Infrastructure

    TSE to Launch OTC Carbon Credit Settlement Service in March 2026

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    The new service will streamline settlement for specific J-Credits, initially targeting forestry projects, to boost trading convenience and support decarbonisation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Unveils Tax Incentives to Stem Capital Outflows and Bolster Won

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    New measures include a temporary capital gains tax waiver and support for currency hedging to address surging overseas investment.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

    Market Infrastructure

    China Expands Foreign Investment Catalogue to Target High-Tech and Services

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    New list effective February 2026 adds 205 encouraged items to steer capital into advanced manufacturing and less-developed regions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

    Trending

    Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

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