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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

    ESG / Sustainability

    WEF Survey: Exchanges Are Deepening Climate, ESG Commitments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The report outlines the increasing role played by exchanges within sustainable finance.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2025

    ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Mandates Single VWAP Contract Note for Trade Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The reform consolidates multi-exchange trades into a single document for institutional investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shanghai SOE to Lead China's Fourth Personal Credit Bureau

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    A new state-led entity is being established to operate China's fourth personal credit bureau. It will focus on commercialising public government data.

    AML / KYC

    India Tightens Rules to Boost Transparency on Corporate Layering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    Companies must reveal detailed ownership structures under revised CRL-1 for, taking effect on 14 July.

    Sanctions

    UK Regulators Publish Alert on Russian Sanctions Evasion Network

    By Editors | 07/07/2025

    UK regulators issue detailed "red flags", naming individuals and entities in Singapore and the UAE involved in sanctions-busting schemes.

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