SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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”.,

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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