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China Launches Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot in Hainan

By Manesh Samtani | 25/08/2025

China has officially launched its new cross-border asset management pilot programme in Hainan, allowing overseas investors access to onshore financial products.

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Third-Party Risk Takes Centre Stage in Australia

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 25/08/2025

APRA’s new op risk framework compels financial institutions to pay closer attention to third-party concentration risk.

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ASX Overhauls CDI Framework with New Rules and Fees

By Editors | 22/08/2025

ASX is updating settlement rules and introducing fees for its nominee service, creating a commercial framework for CHESS Depositary Interests.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

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APRA Corporate Plan Highlights Focus on System-Wide Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

APRA has sharpened its focus on cyber risks, super fund expenditure, and striking a better balance between financial safety and productivity.

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HKMA Urges Banks to Accelerate T+1 Settlement Preparations

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Banks are expected to assess how T+1 settlement may impact their business activities and operations, and allocate sufficient resources towards preparing for the move.

Securities / Derivatives

Guangzhou Unveils Reforms to Boost Nansha's GBA Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2025

Guangzhou unveils 88 measures to bolster Nansha as a GBA financial hub, focusing on cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regulatory enhancements.

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BSP Issues Rules to Keep Markets Open During Holidays

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new rules require payment systems, FX trading and clearing to continue on local holidays, with exceptions only for nationwide shutdowns.

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SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.