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Securities / Derivatives

China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Lawmakers Approve Amendments to Double Deposit Protection Limit

By Editors | 23/07/2025

South Korea's Cabinet has approved legislative revisions to double deposit protection coverage, bolstering depositor confidence and financial stability.

Enforcement

Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

By Editors | 23/07/2025

SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.

Enforcement

SEBI Allows Jane Street to Resume Trading in Indian Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

SEBI has directed the BSE and NSE to maintain close oversight of the firm’s trading activity to ensure there is no recurrence of the alleged manipulative patterns.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Proposes New Draft Rules for Interbank Brokerage Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The draft rules mandate strict risk controls, list thirteen prohibited acts, and aim to formalise securities firms' advisory activities.

Market Infrastructure

Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Amendments to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

Government consultation outlines a new enforcement framework, including financial penalties for non-compliance and expanded mandatory reporting requirements for large companies.