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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Invokes OCHA in First Directive to Meta over Facebook Scam Ads

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2025

    The move marks Singapore’s first use of new online harm powers, targeting a surge in scams impersonating senior officials that cost victims SGD 126 million in H1 2025.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

    By Editors | 04/09/2025

    Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

    Market Abuse

    Hong Kong Probes Alleged Insider Trading Involving SFC, HKEX Staff

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

    The investigation focuses on whether staff at the SFC and HKEX leaked market-sensitive information involving dozens of listed companies.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Eases Approval Process for Offering Offshore Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

    New rules allow eligible foreign fund houses with a significant local presence to use a streamlined declaration system for offshore funds.

    Structural Regulation

    China Launches Subsidised Loan Programme to Spur Consumer Spending

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    The year-long scheme offers a one percentage point interest subsidy on loans from 24 designated banks to boost spending.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Sets Intraday Position Limits for Equity Index Options

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    SEBI will cap net intraday positions at INR 50 billion and mandate random monitoring by exchanges to curb speculation.

    CBDCs

    Korea to Pilot CBDC for KRW 110 Trillion Subsidy Programme

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    BOK will partner with select commercial banks willing to invest in the CBDC project and related technology and infrastructure.

    Trading & Investment

    SHFE to Expand Scope of Products Available to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The move adds petroleum asphalt futures and three options contracts, continuing China's gradual opening of its derivatives markets.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Higher Deposit Insurance Limit Takes Effect in South Korea

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    This is the first increase in 24 years, aiming to bolster public confidence and financial market stability.

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