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    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Launch 24-Hour FX Trading and Allow Foreign FIs to Participate Directly

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

    The move, set for next year, will allow direct offshore participation as Seoul seeks inclusion in a key global stock index.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea Forced to Scrap Financial Regulator Overhaul Plan

    By Editors | 26/09/2025

    The government has withdrawn a contentious plan to dismantle its top financial regulator, citing the need for stability amid economic challenges.

    CBDCs

    China Launches Digital Yuan Hub to Drive Global Use in Payments

    By Editors | 26/09/2025

    The Shanghai-based centre will operate three new platforms for cross-border payments, blockchain services, and digital assets to boost e-CNY internationalisation.

    Stablecoins

    Singapore to Formalise Stablecoin Rules, Cautious on US Recognition

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

    MAS plans a public consultation on its own framework while monitoring US and European developments before seeking regulatory comparability.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Issues Guidelines for Digital Advertising in Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

    The new guidelines, effective 25 March 2026, aim to raise conduct standards in digital financial advertising and curb misleading or deceptive marketing on social media.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Australia Unveils Draft Legislation to Regulate Crypto Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

    The new framework proposes bringing custodial crypto platforms under the financial services licensing regime, imposing new standards for asset holding and disclosure.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Sets New Rules for Firms Resuming US Stock Daytime Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025

    Financial regulators have imposed stricter operational and investor protection measures on securities firms following a major system failure that halted the service last year.

    Trading & Investment

    BIS Study Calls for "Nuanced" Approach to HFT Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025

    BIS working paper finds high-frequency trading has a dual impact, increasing risk for some stocks while improving liquidity for others.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBA Downgrades Key ASX Ratings Over Repeated Risk Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

    The RBA has found serious deficiencies in ASX’s governance and risk management, downgrading key ratings following major operational incidents.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    New Zealand Appoints Sweden's Anna Breman as RBNZ Governor

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2025

    The appointment aims to refresh the central bank and enhance stability following a period of leadership turmoil.

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