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Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Set to Simplify Access to Government Securities
By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025
The popular GCash app will introduce a feature simplifying the process for Filipinos to invest in government bonds.
Enforcement
Korea FSS Investigates MBK Investment Advisory Firm
By Thisanka Siripala | 09/04/2025
The investigation follows allegations of misuse of non-public information linked to a public acquisition in 2023.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam’s New Trading System to Go Live on 5 May
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025
The new trading system is currently in its final testing stage. It introduces features such as short-selling and faster settlement cycles.
Securities / Derivatives
China, Brazil Exchanges Sign ETF Connectivity Agreement
By Editors | 08/04/2025
The SSE will “diligently prepare for the timely introduction of ETF products to expand investment opportunities for investors in both countries”.,
Enforcement
Korea FSS Summons Kiwoom Securities to Explain Trading Outages
By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025
Executives from over ten securities firms were called in to discuss measures to ensure stable IT system operations.
Big Picture
India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX Revises Rules for Companies Undergoing Delisting Reviews
By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025
Companies undergoing delisting reviews will be required to publicly disclose key components of their improvement plans.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Faces Renewed Resistance on Dual-Class Shares Proposal
By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025
ASX is seeking to introduce dual-class shares to attract more listing candidates but there are concerns that some shareholders would be given too much power.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Bans Short-Selling, Tightens Market Control Measures
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
The curbs are temporary to give investors space to assess market conditions and make more informed decisions during a period of heightened uncertainty.
AML / KYC
FSC Taiwan Proposes Amendments to Wealth Management Guidelines
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
The FSC proposes to remove the “high-net-worth client” definition and raise the investment threshold for discretionary services.
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